Joakim Lundgren

Joakim Lundgren is a Professor in Energy Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, specifically within the Division of Energy Science in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics. He holds additional prestigious positions as a Guest Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and as a Guest Senior Research Scholar at the Agriculture, Forestry, and Ecosystem Services Research Group at the Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria.

His research interests focus on energy systems analysis with special emphasis on bioenergy applications, fossil-free hydrogen production, and the efficient integration of biorefinery pathways into existing industrial infrastructures. His work particularly explores thermochemical biomass conversion processes and their integration with industrial systems. Lundgren's research has significant implications for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors through innovative energy solutions.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on biomass gasification for hydrogen production, carbon capture technologies, and the integration of renewable energy systems with industrial processes. His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward developing economically viable and environmentally sustainable energy solutions, with particular attention to techno-economic assessments and life cycle analyses of emerging energy technologies.

Lundgren serves as the Deputy Director of CH₂ESS (Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden), a research initiative at Luleå University of Technology focused on fossil-free hydrogen production and utilization. Since 2019, he has represented Sweden in IEA Bioenergy, Task 33 (Thermal gasification of biomass and waste), where he leads the sub-task on gasification-based hydrogen production.

His teaching responsibilities include the course F7040T Renewable transportation fuels, reflecting his expertise in sustainable energy systems. Outside his academic work, Lundgren has personal interests in food and drinks, cooking, travel, and socializing with friends and family.