Angela Sasic Kalagasidis is a Professor and Department Head at Chalmers University of Technology , leading the Building Physics research group. She serves as a board member of the Moisture Center at Lund University of Technology , contributing to interdisciplinary research in building science. Building Physics Heat and Mass Transfer Energy Efficiency Moisture Safety Indoor VOC Emissions Climate Change Adaptation Her recent publications focus on aerogel-based materials for insulation, urban heat island mitigation , and thermal energy storage systems . Key methodologies include CFD simulations , field testing , and life cycle assessment frameworks . Research trends show emphasis on: Advanced computational tools for hygrothermal analysis Integration of phase change materials in building systems Climate resilience in building envelopes Optimization of ventilation and moisture control
Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Ellström is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) and a member of the Industrial Management (INDEK) division. He serves as Director of Studies and Degree Project Coordinator at INDEK, and participates in IL-nämndens programplanegrupp (PPG-IL). His academic email is daniel.ellstrom@liu.se . Education: No specific educational details provided in the text. Research Interests: Ellström's research focuses on market strategies, sustainable business practices, and digital transformation. He applies frameworks such as the resource-based view, resource dependence theory, and dynamic capabilities to analyze firm capabilities in areas like customer support, SME growth, and environmental sustainability. His work emphasizes how firms leverage capabilities to navigate challenges such as digital transformation and sustainable offering development. Research Contributions: His publications span topics including green marketing typologies, startup equity strategies, and synergies in sustainable food systems. Recent work highlights digital transformation dynamics and SME financing mechanisms. Grants and Labs: Affiliated with the Centre for Business Model Innovation (CBMI), which explores adaptive business models in societal changes. Collaborates with industry partners to ensure research relevance. Teaching: Responsible for courses like TEIM32 and TEIM11 in industrial marketing. Engages in educational innovation to align with industry needs.
Malgorzata Zboinska is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology within the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering . She is a licensed architect and member of the Swedish Association of Architects and National Chamber of Architects of Poland . Hybrid architecture-technology-art research Focus on bio-based materials , digital fabrication , and creative robotics Development Leader of Chalmers' Robotic Fabrication Laboratory Editorial board member of TAD | Technology, Architecture + Design journal Research Themes bridge architecture , digital technology , and art , with expertise in: Sustainable and circular architectural practices 3D printing and robotic construction Material bioinnovation and upcycling Interactive and kinetic architectural solutions Her publications demonstrate strong output in digital fabrication , bio-material applications , and environmental architecture , with international exhibitions at Tempe Center for the Arts (USA) , Dutch Design Week (NL) , and Färgfabriken (Sweden) .
Marie Johansson is a Professor in Timber Engineering at the Department of Building Technology, Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University. Her career spans teaching structural engineering in bachelor’s and master’s programs and leading research projects on wood quality, strength grading, and timber mechanics. Acting supervisor in two PhD projects Expert Team Leader for "Construction & Design" in BioInnovation SIO-programme Research Interests : Wood material properties (shape stability, stiffness, strength) Connection technology in timber structures Climate change adaptation in agriculture (Öland, Sweden) Modular multi-storey timber buildings Fiber orientation modeling for strength prediction Publication Trends : Recent work focuses on wind-induced vibrations in tall timber structures, 3D fiber orientation models, genetic selection for timber traits, and non-destructive evaluation of wood properties. Collaborations with international conferences (WCTE, ICEM) and institutions highlight her contributions to wood science and sustainable construction. Research Groups : Leads the Wood Building Technology group, emphasizing applied mechanics and industrialized timber construction.
Maria Fredriksson is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Building Materials within Lund University's Faculty of Engineering and a member of the LTH Profile Area: Circular Building Sector. Her research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities and responsible consumption through innovations in building material science. Her core expertise focuses on moisture dynamics and durability mechanisms in wood and organic building materials. She investigates fundamental wood-water interactions to develop fungal degradation resistance strategies and pioneers advanced methodologies for characterizing high-moisture conditions in wood. This work bridges material chemistry, structural engineering, and sustainable construction practices, with particular emphasis on how moisture management affects long-term building performance. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated research on chemical wood modification techniques (acetylation and thermal treatment) and their impact on moisture sorption behavior. She also addresses systemic challenges in cross-laminated timber systems, examining integrated moisture, fire, acoustic, and energy performance metrics to advance circular building practices. Scientific Awards No awards were documented in the provided materials. Fredriksson actively supervises graduate research (2 supervised works documented) and leads significant grant-funded initiatives. Her current portfolio includes 9 projects (4 active), notably the Swedish Energy Agency-funded "Novel bio-based, hygroscopic insulation materials" (2025-2027) and the Åforsk-supported "Fire protection of wood with bio-based wood modification" (2023-2026). These projects address critical gaps in sustainable material development through industry-academic partnerships. Her international research network demonstrates extensive cross-border collaboration, with active partnerships across Europe focused on circular building sector innovation. Current projects involve interdisciplinary teams investigating fungal degradation thresholds, thermal modification parameters, and bio-based fire retardants for next-generation wood products.
Souvik Ray is a Researcher at Linnaeus University's Department of Forestry and Wood Technology within the Faculty of Technology. He actively contributes to the Forest Products research group and collaborates with industry partners through The Bridge initiative (Södra, IKEA, Linnaeus University partnership). Focuses on wood-adhesive interactions for durable bonding Specializes in bioprospecting of forest-derived materials Works on sustainable wood preservation techniques Investigates enzymatic and dielectric wood modification His research particularly examines species like Pterocarpus santalinus (Red Sanders) and Hevea brasiliensis (Rubber Wood), with recent publications analyzing chemical profiles of Santalum album and bamboo preservation techniques. Current projects focus on understanding adhesive interactions in solid wood applications, aiming to develop long-term bonding solutions through material science approaches.
Michael Dorn is an Associate Professor at Linnaeus University's Department of Building Technology since 2016, with research focusing on wood products , timber connections , and structural health monitoring . He holds a PhD from Vienna University of Technology and has led projects like Biobaserade skivmaterial within Framtidens byggande och boende , while coordinating the Competitive CLT initiative. Research Focus His work spans experimental and numerical analysis of timber-glass composites , CLT elements , and moisture/temperature monitoring systems in buildings. Key themes include load distribution , dowel connection mechanics , and carbon footprint reduction in wood construction. Publications & Projects Recent outputs address dynamic testing of timber buildings, hybrid structural evaluation , and environmental effects on CLT . Active projects include House Charlie (Växjö timber office building) and House Limnologen (CLT apartment structures). Teaching & Leadership Teaches steel/timber construction , structural analysis , and project courses . Serves as program coordinator for bachelor's engineering programs and internationalization coordinator . Supervises thesis works and develops structural health monitoring curricula.
James Brown is an Associate Professor of Architecture at Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå University. His research focuses on critical pedagogy, design-build practices, and sustainable wood construction. He holds a PhD from Queen's University Belfast and has taught at institutions including the Royal College of Art and De Montfort University. Education: Bachelor of Architecture (BA Honours), University of Sheffield (2004) Master of Architecture, University of Sheffield (2008) PhD in Architectural Pedagogy, Queen's University Belfast (2012) Research Interests: Brown explores how design education can bridge theory and practice through live projects and wood-based construction. His work emphasizes sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the integration of material knowledge in architectural training. Recent projects include studies on timber construction in Finland, Germany, and Switzerland. Awards: 2021 Umeå University Faculty of Science and Technology Educational Award for his innovative teaching in architectural history courses. Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses such as History of Architecture and Master's Thesis supervision. Collaborates internationally on books and research projects, including Practising Wood in Architecture (2025) and Architectural Thinking in a Climate Emergency (2025). Labs & Collaborations: Engages with global institutions like Aalto University, EPFL Lausanne, and the University of Stuttgart to advance wood-based design education and sustainable practices.
John Lindgren is a Lecturer at Halmstad University's Academy of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability. His research focuses on innovation diffusion, knowledge integration, sustainability transitions, and systemic innovations in the construction sector. He has explored topics like industrialized timber-based housing systems, digitalization in construction, and project-based teaching methodologies. Lindgren's work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and pedagogical innovation. His doctoral thesis (2018) investigated systemic innovation diffusion in construction, while recent publications address sustainability reporting, gender mainstreaming in education, and EU taxonomy impacts on real estate markets. He actively contributes to both scholarly conferences and industry-oriented knowledge dissemination.
Welf Löwe is a资深 researcher and faculty member at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Technology, Department of Computer Science and Media Technology, and also teaches at Linköping University's Department of Computer and Information Science. His research focuses on data-intensive technologies, software metrics, design pattern detection, and context-aware systems. He leads the Data Intensive Software Technologies and Applications (DISTA) group and contributes to the Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA). He actively collaborates on projects like the Data Intensive Applications (DIA) graduate school and the High-Performance Computing Center (HPCC). His work spans machine learning applications in healthcare, forestry, and industrial automation. Recent research includes feature engineering in medical data, skeleton avatar technology for aging studies, and AI-driven diagnostics. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives such as the iSchool project.
Marcus Vinícius Tavares da Costa is an Associate Senior Lecturer at Karlstad University, specializing in materials science. His research focuses on finite element modeling, fracture mechanics, composite materials, and mechanical testing of materials. He has contributed to studies on the fracture behavior of wood-based composites, thin coatings on polymer substrates, and nanocomposite materials. His research interests include analyzing the mechanical properties of composite materials, crack propagation mechanisms, and material design for improved structural integrity. He has collaborated on projects involving transparent wood-polymer composites, high entropy alloy coatings, and elastic aerogels. Key research themes include: Fracture analysis of quasi-brittle materials Mechanical behavior of thin coatings under tensile strain Modeling stress transfer in nanocomposite structures His work bridges experimental methods with computational modeling to address challenges in material design and failure analysis.
Min Hu is a Lecturer in the Department of Building Technology at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Technology. With a PhD in Building Technology completed in 2018, Dr. Hu has established a research program focused on improving machine strength grading of structural timber through advanced analysis of fiber orientation and local bending stiffness related to knots in sawn timber. Dr. Hu's research interests center on timber engineering, wood mechanics, and structural analysis, with particular expertise in non-destructive testing methods including laser scanning and X-ray computed tomography. Their work bridges computational modeling with practical applications in wood construction, developing sophisticated models to predict mechanical properties of timber based on internal structure. The publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding fiber orientation in Norway spruce and other timber species, with recent work expanding into Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) applications. The research shows progression from fundamental studies of wood microstructure to practical engineering applications for improving timber grading and construction systems. Dr. Hu actively supervises bachelor's and master's degree projects while teaching courses in Structural Mechanics, Construction Technology, and the Finite Element Method. Their pedagogical approach emphasizes creating an encouraging environment that conveys the joy of learning and inspires critical thinking. Department of Building Technology Faculty of Technology Linnaeus University Dr. Hu leads research within multiple collaborative frameworks including the Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures (Lnuc TiSt) and participates in several ongoing research projects focused on sustainable wood construction, detection of internal timber properties, and improving CLT-based building systems through engineering design.
Tobias Schauerte is a Professor at Linnaeus University's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Technology. He serves as program director for the Bachelor's program in Industrial Engineering and teaches courses in industrial economics, strategic management, and production management. His research focuses on the wooden house industry with emphasis on production development, business strategy, and internationalization, supported by over 15 years of industry experience. His research portfolio includes active projects like Competitive timber structures – Resource efficiency and climate benefits along the wood value chain through engineering design and Smart Dat (automation and digitalization for SMEs). Completed projects address topics such as competence development for professionals and advanced mechanical engineering courses for industry needs. Recent publications analyze productivity trends in off-site timber construction, economic distress metrics in wooden housing firms, and automation potential in window installation systems. He contributes to the Linnaeus University Centre for Competitive Timber Structures and Smart Industry Group , an interdisciplinary team combining computer science and mechanical engineering expertise. His work bridges academic research with industry applications through collaborations like the Torparängen urban development project in Växjö, and he has published extensively in journals like Wood Material Science & Engineering and Pro Ligno , alongside presentations at international conferences including the Swedish Production Symposium and World Conference on Timber Engineering .
Sigurdur Ormarsson is a Professor of Timber Engineering with a specialization in computational mechanics of wood at Linnaeus University's Department of Building Technology, where he holds the prestigious Linnéprofessuren. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to timber engineering research and education. Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University Department of Building Technology Linnéprofessuren holder Doctoral degree from Chalmers University of Technology Professor Ormarsson's research focuses on the computational mechanics of wood and timber structures, with particular expertise in moisture-related deformations, time-dependent behaviors, and structural stability. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in the timber industry, addressing challenges in sustainable multi-story timber construction. He has developed advanced numerical models (1D/2D/3D) for predicting moisture-induced stresses, cracking, and fatigue in wood products under varying environmental conditions. His research integrates reversible hygro-elasticity, mechano-sorption, viscoelasticity, and irreversible plasticity to create comprehensive simulation tools. His research group utilizes state-of-the-art experimental facilities including servo-hydraulic testing machines and the ARAMIS digital image correlation system to validate computational models. Current research trends show a strong focus on modular timber construction systems, with numerous publications on light-frame timber modules, structural behavior under various loading conditions, and innovative connection techniques. His work demonstrates increasing emphasis on full-scale testing combined with numerical modeling to address real-world engineering challenges in timber construction. Linnéprofessuren award Professor Ormarsson actively supervises research students and collaborates with industry partners to develop new timber products and construction methods. His completed research projects include 'Design of innovative modular-based multi-storey timber buildings' and 'Performance prediction of a biobased product,' demonstrating strong industry engagement. He leads two research groups: 'Connections in Timber Structures' which investigates mechanical behavior of various connection types, and 'Wood Building Technology' which focuses on applied mechanics in timber construction. The Department of Building Technology at Linnaeus University provides advanced experimental facilities for Professor Ormarsson's research, including digital image correlation systems and servo-hydraulic testing equipment at material, component, and structural levels. His research environment supports both fundamental studies of wood mechanics and applied research addressing industry needs for sustainable timber construction solutions.
Anne Landin is a Professor at the Division of Construction Management, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University. She specializes in construction management with a focus on quality and environmental systems, industrial construction, and circular solutions for the construction industry. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in sustainable development and environmental impact reduction. Research areas: Construction Management, Circular Economy, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Energy Efficiency Projects: ASCEND (2024-2027), Reuse of Building Materials (2021-2026), Wooden Buildings in Sustainable Cities (2018-2022) Her recent research explores trends in sustainable product diffusion via BIM platforms, energy-efficient building renovation, and circular economy applications in construction. She has received the Kurslitteraturpriset (2014) for her contributions to educational materials.
