SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
2017- Current
Executive Director
JE Polydesign, Sweden/USA
Design of Maleimide-Linkers, Chemical Building Blocks, and Monomers
Project description
JEPD is a manufacturer and supplier of Maleimide-based Linkers, preferably suitable for the design of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). These monomers and chemical building blocks are also suitable for other applications, such as affinity ligands for chromatography. Patent application is pending.
2017-2006
Director of R&D
Uponor North America, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Invented and Implemented Novel Technology Platform for the Manufacturing of PEX Pipes and Tubing
Project description 1
A novel technology platform including the entire process design suitable for the manufacturing of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipes and tubing were developed and fully implemented. This patented high-speed technology platform is new, unique, and superior for the plastic pipes industry. Based on the highest known productivity for the production of PEX pipes and tubing, this enabling and unique technology platform, which is based on the combination of advanced twin screw extrusion and UV curing technology, also gives superior material properties and performances coming from extremely homogeneous material compositions. Patent application is pending.
Invented and Implemented Novel Low Migration Photoinitiators for the Manufacturing of PEX Pipes and Tubing
Project description 2
Novel low migration photoinitiators were prepared and implemented as being suitable for UV initiated crosslinking of polyethylene to form PEX pipes and tubing. The new photoinitiators were primarily designed to meet the very stringent hygienic requirements for drinking water pipes in North America, and elsewhere. However, the new photoinitiators are of course also suitable for any application where low migration characteristics of the final products are critical. Patent application is pending.
Invented and Implemented Novel UV Curing Chemistry and Technology for the coating of Plastic Pipes such as PEX
Project description 3
Novel UV curing chemistry as well as related process engineering technology was developed, applicable for the coating of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipes. Technology patented.
Invented and Implemented Novel Stabilizer Packages to Create Superior Oxidative Long-Term Resistance for Plastic Pipes
Project description 4
Novel stabilizer packages and PEX pipe formulations were developed to create superior oxidative resistance for plastic pipes, and PEX in particular. This was particularly difficult task depending on very strict regulations for plastic pipes used for drinking water applications. Patents (2) granted.
2005-2003
R&D Manager
Congoleum Corporation, Trenton, NJ, USA
Invented and Developed Novel Technology to Produce Resilient Flooring (PVC-based
Project description
Large-scale digital printing technology combined with UV curable coatings technologies were utilized to produce resilient plastic flooring with unique visual design flexibility and sharpness. The UV curable formulations could be used to optimize customized surface properties. All projects goals were achieved on time and very exciting prototypes were successfully prepared, but this company selected to not implement to reach commercialization.
Jan 2003-Sep 2003
Consulting
JE PolyDesign, Rockville, MD, USA
Initiated New Technology Platform to Develop Novel Hydrophilic Membranes suitable for the Purification of Pharmaceuticals
Project description
The target was to make hydrophobic high performance thermoplastic polymers, such as Polysulphones or similar, hydrophilic by advanced surface chemistry.
2001-2002
Research Fellow
Fusion UV Systems, Rockville, MD, USA
Directed Projects Regarding New UV Chemistries for UV Curing
Project description
Projects were targeting the development of novel photoinitiator free UV curing chemistry, for example to meet the stringent requirements for food packaging coatings applications. This work was conducted as partnerships with University of Southern Mississippi, and also Albemarle Corporation. Scale-up of novel maleimide chemistry was managed to reach successful large-scale production.
1999-2001
Group Leader
Pergo AB, Sweden
Invented and Developed Two New Technology Platforms to Produce Laminate Flooring
Project description 1
Successfully developed new technology platform for high-speed production of laminate flooring. Transfer printing of digitally designed decorative films was utilized, together with UV curable coatings, to manufacture alternative and highly scratch resistant laminate flooring products. All projects goals were achieved on time and fully operational pilot-scale production line was implemented. However, Pergo selected to not implement to reach commercialization.
Project description 2
Successfully developed new technology platform for high-speed production of laminate flooring. UV curable powder coatings technology was used to manufacture alternative and highly scratch resistant laminate flooring products. In this case the UV curable powders provided both the decoration and the scratch resistant surface in one production step. All projects goals were achieved on time, but Pergo selected to not implement to reach commercialization. Patent applications (5) were filed.
1996-1999
Group Leader
Perstorp AB, Sweden
Developed and Implemented Thermoset Composite Materials
Project description
Managed and implemented the developments of new advanced composite high performance products and materials based on melamine-formaldehyde chemistry. Synthesis of new monomers, polymers, and reactive building blocks, was part of this program as part of the “Advanced Polymer Division”.
1990-1996
Group Leader
Pharmacia Biotech AB, Uppsala, Sweden
Invented and Implemented New Water-Soluble and Bio-Friendly Polymers Suitable for The Design of Chromatography Products
Project description
Managed the successful development and implementation of new water-soluble and protein-friendly polymers for the manufacturing of chromatography products and systems, suitable for purification of biopolymers and pharmaceuticals. In particular, novel monomers, oligomers, and polymers, were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated. Naturally occurring polyhydroxy polymers such as Dextran and Agarose were designed for targeted properties. Specifically, we also applied macromolecular design by living cationic polymerization techniques of vinyl ethers, to make water-soluble and biocompatible poly(vinyl ether)s with controlled molecular weights. These three classes of polyhydroxy polymers were used to create novel separation media suitable for the purification of biomolecules by size exclusion, anionic, cationic, and affinity, chromatography, respectively”. Patent applications (5) were filed.