Per-Anders Carlsson

Per-Anders Carlsson is a Full Professor in Applied Chemistry at Chalmers University's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Head of the Chalmers Materials Analysis Laboratory (CMAL). His research focuses on materials and surface sciences, emphasizing green chemistry and catalysis for environmental protection and sustainable chemical production. Key areas include developing catalytic materials using physical inorganic chemistry approaches and advanced operando characterization techniques.

His work integrates time-resolved experimental methods at international facilities, with applications in energy carriers, chemicals, and food production. He leads initiatives such as the Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK). Recent research highlights include studies on catalyst deactivation, operando XANES analysis, and gallium-modified zeolites for aromatics synthesis.

Publications span catalytic conversion mechanisms, surface reactivity, and reaction engineering, with a focus on CO oxidation, methane oxidation, and SCR catalysts. His research bridges fundamental material science with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainability and environmental impact mitigation.