Dan Bylund

Dan Bylund is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Media (NMT) at Mid Sweden University, where he works in the Chemistry department based in Sundsvall. His academic career spans over two decades with a strong publication record demonstrating expertise in analytical chemistry methods development and their application to environmental and biomedical research problems.

Bylund's research interests focus on the development and optimization of chromatographic and mass spectrometry techniques for environmental and medical applications. His work bridges fundamental analytical chemistry with practical solutions for soil and water analysis in forest ecosystems, biomarker discovery for cardiovascular conditions, and analysis of natural products from forest resources. His research demonstrates a clear evolution from method development toward applied interdisciplinary work connecting chemistry with environmental science and medicine.

Analysis of Bylund's publication trends reveals a progression from fundamental analytical chemistry methods toward increasingly applied environmental and biomedical research. Early work centered on liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry optimization and chemometric approaches, while more recent publications apply these techniques to specific problems in forest ecosystem analysis, biofuel production, and medical diagnostics. His collaborative network spans multiple disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research.

Bylund leads or participates in several significant research projects including:

• BioRem Fiber - Focused on bioremediation using forest resources
• Foodtech - Fermentation of forest residues for food and feed applications
• GrönaPro - Development of green chemicals from forests and forest products

His research has practical implications for sustainable forest management, environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and green chemistry applications. In his administrative role as Dean of NMT, Bylund oversees academic programs and research initiatives within the faculty, combining leadership responsibilities with his active research program.