Jörgen Forss

Jörgen Forss is a Professor and Vice Dean of Undergraduate Education at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Technology. He specializes in environmental engineering with a focus on water purification, biotechnology, and sustainable resource utilization. His research addresses challenges in developing countries, emphasizing low-resource solutions for wastewater treatment and bioenergy production. He chairs the Undergraduate Education Committee and contributes to initiatives like Sustainable Småland and the ESG Impact Index project (Shift). His teaching priorities include flipped classrooms and student-centered pedagogy in energy and environmental courses.

Key research areas include microbial treatment of textile dyes, algae-based CO₂ filtration, and biogas production from marine biomass. He has led projects on filter purification techniques, foam reduction in drainage systems, and water use optimization in urban settings. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, evidenced by collaborations in bioresource technology and water knowledge environments.

Recent publications (2021–2024) highlight advancements in multicultural water-use behavior analysis, biodegradation carriers, and engineering education resilience. He actively participates in international conferences on sustainable development and pedagogical innovation. His leadership roles include steering the water knowledge environment and chairing the university's sustainability council, demonstrating a commitment to both academic rigor and institutional sustainability goals.