Mikael Ersson

Mikael Ersson is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. He holds a prominent role in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, contributing to academic leadership and research in metallurgical processes and sustainable materials production. His work focuses on advancing fossil-free steel production through innovative metallurgical processes and numerical modeling of high-temperature systems.

Professor Ersson leads the MSc programs in Materials Design and Materials Science at KTH, emphasizing education and training for the next generation of materials engineers. He is actively involved in teaching courses such as Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transport, Material Design I, and Thermodynamics I, reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of materials science.

His research interests span metallurgical process optimization, steel production sustainability, fluid mechanics in casting systems, and electromagnetic stirring. He employs computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and numerical modeling to study phenomena such as melt pool dynamics, solidification behavior, and inclusion transport in steel and magnesium alloys. Recent projects include investigations into hydrogen-reduced iron production, swirling flow effects in casting systems, and decarburization processes in converters.

Professor Ersson collaborates with industry partners to bridge academic research with industrial applications, driving innovation in environmentally friendly steel manufacturing. His contributions have impacted the Nordic and EU steel industry's transition to sustainable practices. He is also engaged in academic outreach, organizing events like the Library Fair and contributing to student development through KTH’s campus initiatives.