Mikael Lindström

Mikael Lindström is a Professor and Pro-Rector at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he leads strategic research funding and collaboration. His academic career spans roles as Senior Lecturer (2001), Head of the Department of Pulp Technology and Wood Chemistry (2007-2011), Head of Fiber and Polymer Technology Department (2008-2011), Dean of the School of Chemical Sciences (2011-2017), and Head of the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (2018-2022).

His research focuses on chemical pulp production, including modeling, simulation, and optimizing process steps to enhance wood fiber utilization. He pioneered a new pulp production system now used in 30 global mills, which earned the Ekman Medal (2008). His work addresses challenges like calcium content in Eucalyptus wood, lignin nanoparticle applications, and sustainable recycling of cellulose-based materials.

Scientific trends in his 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in textile recycling, hemicellulose extraction, oxygen delignification, and green liquor fractionation. These span Materials Science, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering, with specific subfields including fiber separation, lignin-based sorbents, and alkaline hydrolysis.

• Ekman Medal (2008)

While no student advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned, his administrative leadership includes coordinating KTH’s strategic partnerships and infrastructure. He has no listed lab teams in the provided texts.