Tomas Leffler

Tomas Leffler is an Affiliate Senior Lecturer in the School of Energy and Materials at Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He holds a dual affiliation with Vattenfall AB as an R&D engineer, specializing in combustion processes and optical gas-phase measurements. His research focuses on alkali and chlorine-related phenomena in biomass combustion systems, particularly using ilmenite as an oxygen carrier in circulating fluidized bed boilers (CFB). Key areas include deposit formation, slagging, fouling, and high-temperature corrosion mitigation to enhance boiler efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Leffler's work emphasizes innovative measurement techniques such as Scheimpflug lidar imaging and electronic tongue systems for real-time monitoring of bed materials and gas-phase alkali chlorides. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with industrial applications through collaborations with energy sector partners.