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Jan-Erik Berg serves as an Associate Professor and Researcher at Mid Sweden University within the Department of Chemical Engineering (Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education - IMD). He is actively affiliated with the FSCN Research Centre (Fibre Science and Communication Network) and leads research in sustainable pulp/paper technology and mechanical pulping processes.
His academic foundation includes a Doctoral Thesis (2008) titled Wood and fibre mechanics related to the thermomechanical pulping process from Mid Sweden University and a Licentiate Thesis (1996) titled Fracture Behaviour of Wood and Fibres as Related to the Mechanical Pulping Process from the Royal Institute of Technology.
Berg's research centers on wood fiber mechanics in pulping systems, with emphasis on low-consistency refining, energy efficiency optimization, and sustainable packaging material development. He investigates fiber fragmentation dynamics, pulp flow helicity in refiner grooves, and innovative technologies like steel belt pressing for high-yield pulps. His work integrates fluid dynamics, material science, and process engineering to enhance pulp quality while reducing environmental impact.
Analysis of his 2015-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on sustainable mechanical pulping: machine learning applications for fiber classification, force measurements in refiners, and process intensification for eco-friendly packaging. Key trends include energy reduction through system design optimization, development of bulky CTMP for strength/bulk balance, and novel measurement techniques for industrial implementation.
Dr. Berg actively contributes to major research initiatives including NeoPulp, e2cmp (Eco-friendly efficient chemimechanical system for sustainable packaging materials), EcoMat, EcoSys, and ENM-NSP (Eco-nanocellulosic materials). These projects demonstrate successful grant acquisition and industry collaboration focused on sustainable material innovation.
As a core member of the FSCN Research Centre, he participates in interdisciplinary teams advancing fiber-based material science. His work bridges fundamental mechanics (wood fracture behavior) with industrial applications through mill-scale evaluations and process implementations described in his publications.