Jens Norrman

Jens Norrman is a Senior Engineer at the Ugelstad Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds a Master's and PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Lund, Sweden, with dissertation work on polymer-surfactant interactions and water swelling of polymer-surfactant coaservates. Currently, he serves as group manager for the Ugelstad Laboratory, responsible for laboratory administration and instrumentation operations (DSC, rheometer, QCM-D).

• PhD in Physical Chemistry from Lund University
• Master in Physical Chemistry from Lund University

His research focuses on colloid and physical chemistry applications in petroleum systems, including wax inhibition mechanisms, nanoparticle adsorption, and CO2 absorption in liquid crystals. His work integrates experimental and modeling approaches to address flow assurance challenges in oil production through polymer and nanoparticle additives.

Recent publications highlight multidisciplinary contributions spanning wax inhibitor molecular weight effects (2021), surfactant flooding modeling (2020), CO2-liquid crystal phase behavior (2019), and biopolymer viability in enhanced oil recovery (2016). Key themes include polymer-surfactant interactions, colloidal system stability, and rheological behavior of wax-oil systems.

As laboratory contact for external users, he bridges academic research with industry applications through his work on wax problems in petroleum under Equinor's VISTA research program. His technical responsibilities include maintaining advanced analytical instruments crucial for chemical engineering research.