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# WWSC

Wallenberg Wood Science Center

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## Posts

- [WWSC News](https://wwsc.se/news/)
- [Inspiring discussions at the WWSC Summer Workshop 2026](https://wwsc.se/inspiring-discussions-at-the-wwsc-summer-workshop-2026/) - Just before the Midsummer celebrations, researchers, PhD students, postdocs, and invited guests gathered for the annual WWSC Summer Workshop. During three inspiring days, participants shared the latest research results, discussed future challenges and opportunities, and explored new collaborations around materials from the forest.
- [KAW extends commitment to forest-based materials research](https://wwsc.se/kaw-extends-commitment-to-forest-based-materials-research/) - WWSC welcomes the announcement that the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation will continue its support for forest-based materials research. "Long-term investment in research and innovation based on forest resources is an investment in a sustainable future,” says Eva Malmström, Director of WWSC.
- [Sustainable biobased materials sparked curiosity at Järvaveckan](https://wwsc.se/sustainable-biobased-materials-sparked-curiosity-at-jarvaveckan/) - From transparent wood to lignin-based plastics and biobased slime worms, visitors at Järvaveckan explored sustainable materials of the future as WWSC and Treesearch joined KTH’s stand for one of Sweden’s largest public dialogue events.
- [European Commission representatives visited WWSC at KTH](https://wwsc.se/european-commission-representatives-visited-wwsc-at-kth/) - Representatives from the European Commission visited the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC) at KTH on May 18 to learn more about Swedish research on forest-based materials and how long-term investments in fundamental research can contribute to the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy.
- [Invitation to French–Swedish Collaboration on Wood-Based Innovation](https://wwsc.se/invitation-to-french-swedish-collaboration-on-wood-based-innovation/) - Researchers in wood-based materials are invited to join a French–Swedish workshop aimed at building collaborations around upcoming Horizon Europe calls. The workshop will be open to all interested Swedish researchers.
- [Perspective on lignin-based materials published in Nature Reviews Materials](https://wwsc.se/perspective-on-lignin-based-materials-in-nature-reviews-materials/) - A new comment published in Nature Reviews Materials by Mika Sipponen highlights how lignin’s molecular heterogeneity can be leveraged through nanoparticle engineering and molecular design to develop high-performance, sustainable materials.
- [Professor Simone Fabiano awarded the Göran Gustafsson Prize in Chemistry 2026](https://wwsc.se/professor-simone-fabiano-awarded-the-goran-gustafsson-prize-in-chemistry-2026/) - Simone Fabiano, professor of materials science at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University, has been awarded the Göran Gustafsson Prize in Chemistry by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences “for the development of innovative methods for doping organic semiconductors.” The total prize sum amounts to SEK 8.1 million.
- [WWSC showcased the potential of forest-based materials to future chemists](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-showcased-the-potential-of-forest-based-materials-to-future-chemists/) - When 325 of the most chemistry-interested upper secondary school students from the Nordic countries gathered for the Berzelius Days 2026, they experienced world-leading chemistry and inspiring research. Representing WWSC was Peter Olsén, who engaged the audience with his research on forest-based materials as well as his personal journey to becoming an assistant professor at Linköping University.
- [WWSC Researcher Co-authors Study on Safer, Sustainable Alternatives to BPA](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-researcher-co-authors-study-on-safer-sustainable-alternatives-to-bpa/) - A multidisciplinary team of researchers at KTH and Stockholm University, including WWSC member Professor Minna Hakkarainen, KTH, have identified safe and sustainable alternatives to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) — a compound common in plastics that has raised health and environmental concerns.
- [WWSC Winter Workshop 2025 Presentation Award Winners](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-winter-workshop-2025-presentation-award-winners/) - The WWSC Winter Workshop 2025 brought together researchers from across the center to share new findings, foster collaboration, and celebrate scientific excellence. A highlight of the workshop was the pitch and poster sessions, which showcased the remarkable talent and progress within the WWSC community.
- [Chalmers is recruiting a new Assistant professor/Associate professor in biomaterials](https://wwsc.se/chalmers-is-recruiting-a-new-assistant-professor-associate-professor-in-biomaterials/) - Are you passionate about creating novel materials for a sustainable future? Chalmers University of Technology are now recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of biomass and biomaterials.
- [Cutting-Edge Research in Focus at WWSC International Conference 2025](https://wwsc.se/cutting-edge-research-in-focus-at-wwsc-international-conference-2025/) - In June 2025, more than 400 researchers from 30 countries gathered in Stockholm to attend the WWSC International Conference 2025, hosted by the Wallenberg Wood Science Center. Held at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the four-day event offered a dynamic program of lectures, discussions, and networking centered on the latest advances in sustainable materials from wood.
- [Olena Sevastyanova awarded the 2025 Gunnar Sundblad Competence Development Award](https://wwsc.se/olena-sevastyanova-awarded-the-2025-gunnar-sundblad-competence-development-award/) - Dr. Olena Sevastyanova, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, has been awarded the 2025 Competence Development Award from the Gunnar Sundblad Research Foundation. She receives a grant of SEK 700,000 for her work on using lignin as a natural UV-protection ingredient in skincare products.
- [Researchers make a fluid battery that can take on any shape](https://wwsc.se/researchers-make-a-fluid-battery-that-can-take-on-any-shape/) - WWSC researchers at Linköping University have developed a fluid battery that can take on any shape! Using lignin and conjugated polymers, the researchers created a soft, stretchable battery that can be recharged and discharged more than 500 times — while maintaining performance.
- [Göran Sandberg Awarded Honorary Doctorate from KTH](https://wwsc.se/goran-sandberg-awarded-honorary-doctorate-from-kth/) - Göran Sandberg has received an honorary doctorate from Kungliga Tekniska högskolan. During his time as executive board member of the Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse, Göran Sandberg played a key role in both the initiation of WWSC and contributed significantly to the centre's development through his long-standing service on the WWSC Board.
- [WWSC arranges the WWSC international conference 2025](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-arranges-the-wwsc-international-conference-2025/) - June 15–18, WWSC will host the center's first international conference, exploring the research front of new sustainable materials from wood. Over four days, leading researchers from around the world will gather in Stockholm, Sweden, to discuss the latest advancements in using wood as a sustainable resource for innovative materials.
- [Start of the next generation of WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/start-of-the-next-generation-of-wwsc-academy/) - End of October the first course in the next WWSC Academy starts. The graduate school gives the participants both an overview of the research field and a network for future collaborations.
- [WWSC members promoted](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-promoted/) - Congratulations to the WWSC members Merima Hasani, Chalmers, Lauren McKee, KTH, and Mika Sipponen, Stockholm University, who recently got promoted!
- [Gabriella Mastantuoni awarded for her doctoral thesis by IAWS](https://wwsc.se/gabriella-mastantuoni-awarded-for-her-doctoral-thesis-by-iaws/) - Gabriella Mastantuoni has been awarded the 2024 prize from the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS) for her doctoral thesis 'Engineering of lignin in wood towards functional materials'. “My work focuses on chemically and physically modifying wood to create sustainable, multifunctional materials,”Mastantuoni explains. “By enhancing wood’s permeability, porosity, and compatibility with conductive polymers, I’ve developed
- [WWSC researchers receive KAW funding for unravelling lignin's untapped potential](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-researchers-recieve-kaw-funding-for-unravelling-lignins-untapped-potential/) - Professor Minna Hakkarainen, KTH, and co-applicants receive 24 MSEK for the project ”From atomistic to macroscopic understanding: unravelling lignin's untapped potential as earth's most abundant natural phenolic compound” from Knut and Alice Wallenberg's foundation.
- [ERC Starting grant to Tobias Benselfelt](https://wwsc.se/erc-starting-grant-to-tobias-benselfelt/) - Tobias Bensefelt, KTH, has been awarded ERC Starting Grants 2024 for a project on developing adaptive separation techniques to improve the production of bio-based pharmaceuticals.
- [Graduation ceremony for WWSC Academy at the WWSC Summer Workshop 2023](https://wwsc.se/graduation-ceremony-for-wwsc-academy-at-the-wwsc-summer-workshop-2023/) - During the WWSC Summer workshop the graduation ceremony for celebrating the recent batch of WWSC Academy PhD students took place. At the graduation ceremony, the 43 students were highlighted and received their diploma.
- [Lignin Unleashed: Vibrant Brilliance in Rainbow Photonic Crystals](https://wwsc.se/lignin-unleashed-vibrant-brilliance-in-rainbow-photonic-crystals/) - Lignin is highly interesting as raw material for fossil-free materials, but the brown color can in many cases limit the applications. Now WWSC researchers at Stockholm University has produced a lignin-based material with all the colors of the rainbow by preparing lignin micro/nanoparticles with structural colors.
- [Code of conduct for research groups – Lauren McKee shares her experiences](https://wwsc.se/code-of-conduct-for-research-groups-lauren-mckee-shares-her-experiences/) - Academic workplaces can sometimes be challenging, with people with different background and with different expectations working together and sharing space. To prevent conflicts, and to strengthen the positive spirit in her research group, Lauren McKee is one of the PIs that has introduced a code of conduct. In an interview in Chemical World she shares her thoughts and experiences.
- [Nanocellulose makes battery recycling more efficient](https://wwsc.se/nanocellulose-makes-battery-recycling-more-efficient/) - The electrification of our society has led to a growing need for efficient and sustainable battery recycling methods. In response to this challenge, researchers at WWSC at KTH have achieved a breakthrough in battery recycling by using nanocellulose in the metal separation. This innovative approach has the potential to significantly simplify the separation of battery metals from other materials, addressing the pressing demand for eco-friendly recycling processes.
- [KAW board and international delegations visit WWSC](https://wwsc.se/kaw-board-and-international-delegations-visit-wwsc/) - In May, WWSC KTH hosted visits from the board of KAW, the management of EPFL in Switzerland, and a delegation from the French embassy. The visitors got to see presentations of WWSC and lab demos of some of our activities, which spurred a lot of interesting discussions.
- [Poster-prize winners WWSC Winter Workshop 2023](https://wwsc.se/poster-prize-winners-wwsc-winter-workshop-2023/) - Congratulations to the winners of the WWSC Winter workshop 2023 best poster awards: Sol Malizia, Paula Pou i Rodríguez and Mohammad Morsali!
- [Success for WWSC researchers in the annual open calls](https://wwsc.se/success-for-wwsc-researchers-in-the-annual-open-calls/) - The 2023 funding decisions for the Swedish research councils Vetenskapsrådet and Formas were announced in early November. Among the awardees were several WWSC affiliated researchers who will receive financing for 3-4 year projects within the areas of natural science and engineering.
- [Mika Sipponen Wallenberg Academy Fellow 2023](https://wwsc.se/mika-sipponen-wallenberg-academy-fellow-2023/) - WWSC member Mika Sipponen, Assistant Professor at Stockholm University, is one of the 31 Wallenberg Academy Fellows 2023. In his research Mika Sipponen will investigate encapsulation of microorganisms into lignin-based materials, to make sustainale functional materials.
- [Lignin composite enhances the stability and efficiency in solar cells](https://wwsc.se/lignin-composite-enhances-the-stability-and-efficiency-in-solar-cells/) - WWSC researchers at Linköping University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a lignin-organic semiconductor composite materials for use as cathode interface layers in organic solar cells. The material is enhancing both the stability and the power conversion efficiency in state-of-the-art devices, thus paving way for biobased solar cells.
- [WWSC researcher co-author of EPNOE Polysacharide roadmap](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-researcher-co-author-of-epnoe-polysacharide-roadmap/) - Tiina Nypelö, associate professor at Chalmers and Aalto University, is one of the authors to the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) research roadmap 2040: Advanced strategies for exploiting the vast potential of polysaccharides as renewable bioresources.
- [New environmentally-friendly way to create conductive inks](https://wwsc.se/new-environmentally-friendly-way-to-create-conductive-inks/) - WWSC researchers at Linköping University have been part of developing a more environmentally friendly method for creating conductive inks for use in organic electronics like solar cells and artificial neurons.
- [Eva Malmström elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences](https://wwsc.se/eva-malmstrom-elected-member-of-the-royal-swedish-academy-of-sciences/) - WWSC Director Professor Eva Malmström has been elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in the Class for engineering sciences.
- [New Assistant Professors in WWSC at Chalmers](https://wwsc.se/new-assistant-professors-in-wwsc-at-chalmers/) - Chalmers University of Technology and WWSC have recruited two new Assistant Professors, Amparo Jimenez Quero and Liyang Liu, to further develop and broaden the scientific competence within the center.
- [NyTeknik magazine lists the 33 top start-ups in Sweden, shows an interest in forest-related innovation](https://wwsc.se/nyteknik-magazine-lists-the-33-top-start-ups-in-sweden-shows-an-interest-in-forest-related-innovation/) - The “33-listan” is published by Ny Teknik, a Swedish language science and engineering magazine. Each year they highlight 33 promising innovation-focussed start-up companies, which must be based in Sweden and have been founded less than seven years ago. The 2023 list showed a big emphasis on forest-related companies in the Swedish start-up scene.
- [Anselme Payen Award to Lars Wågberg](https://wwsc.se/anselme-payen-award-to-lars-wagberg/) - Lars Wågberg, Professor at KTH, receives the prestigious Anselme Payen Award 2024, awarded by the American Chemical Society's Cellulose and Renewable Materials (CELL) Division.
- [Feng Gao appointed as a new Wallenberg Scholar](https://wwsc.se/feng-gao-appointed-as-a-new-wallenberg-scholar/) - Feng Gao, Professor at Linköping University and WWSC member, is appointed as a new Wallenberg Scholar. The Wallenberg Scholar program focuses on Sweden’s leading senior researchers and gives the researchers long term funding to carry out world-class research.
- [WWSC research at Tekniska museet](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-research-at-tekniska-museet-exhibition/) - Materials from Wallenberg Wood Science Center are part of the Tekniska museet’s new exhibition the Forest, which opened May 18. “We have invited WWSC to showcase cutting-edge research to spark interest and elevate the discussion about the materials of the future”, says Jenny Attemark, curator and project manager at the museum.
- [Science, She Says! Award to Eleni Stavrinidou](https://wwsc.se/science-she-says-award-to-eleni-stavrinidou/) - Professor Eleni Stavrinidou at LiU received the Science, She Says! Award, an international prize established to recognize an outstanding junior female scientist who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology.
- [Johan Larsbrink awarded with Ascending Investigator grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation](https://wwsc.se/johan-larsbrink-awarded-with-ascending-investigator-grant-from-the-novo-nordisk-foundation/) - WWSC project leader Johan Larsbrink has been awarded 5-year funding for the investigation of microbial and enzymatic valorization of tree bark. While bark is a well-known material, the knowledge of how it is broken down in nature is poorly understood today.
- [WWSC at Chalmers is recruting](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-at-chalmers-is-recruting/) - 2018-10-24. Do you want to create novel material for a sustainable future? Wallenberg Wood Science Center at Chalmers looks for PhD students and post doc with background in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Material science and Physics. To the application: link.
- [The beamline ForMAX at MAX IV opens for experiments](https://wwsc.se/the-beamline-formax-at-max-iv-opens-for-experiments/) - The beamline ForMAX at MAX IV, specially designed for advanced studies on materials from the forest, is now opening for experiments! Researchers from Wallenberg Wood Science Center are among the first to perform experiments at the beamline.
- [First industrial experiments at ForMAX](https://wwsc.se/first-industrial-experiments-at-formax/) - The beamline ForMAX at MAX IV hosts its first industry experiment: a ground-breaking study on fibre-based sustainable food packaging performed by Tetra Pak and researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and the research centres Wallenberg Wood Science Center and FibRE.
- [WWSC science rap @ SPCI & Friends Gröna Lund](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-science-rap-spci-friends-grona-lund/) - 2015-05-26. Maestro Jojjen has done it again! This time with the support from his apprentice MC Benzo. Together they perform a marvelous rap that gives an overview of the academic research within the field of sustainable materials from the Swedish forests. Enjoy and spread the word of a more sustainable world! Peace out! Lyrics to
- [Linköping University is recruiting for the next period of WWSC](https://wwsc.se/linkoping-university-is-recruiting/) - 2018-11-20. The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) at Linköping University is recruiting seven doctoral students and two international postdocs to work in Wallenberg Wood Science Center. LOE will be a part of WWSC in the next period, starting 2019. Read more about their exciting research and find information on how to apply at Liu.se news
- [WWSC and IVA invited to science fair](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-and-iva-invited-to-a-science-fair-with-research-and-innovations-from-the-forest/) - 2019-07-15. As an extra event within the framework of this year’s CAETS conference, IVA’s Business Council invited a seminar and a science fair at the Wallenberg Wood Science Center at KTH. Among other things, super-strong fibers, electrically conductive cellulose and beverage bottles made from pulp were shown by the participating researchers and companies. Read more
- [Wallenberg Wood Science Center at Chalmers](https://wwsc.se/wallenberg-wood-science-center-at-chalmers/) - 2020-01-09. The Wallenberg Wood Science Center is exploring opportunities to create high-tech materials from wood, beyond the traditional cellulose fiber. One of the participating universities is Chalmers and now you can read more about the researcher and researchers at Chalmers in an article published at chalmers.se. At Chalmers, the center is involving fifteen researchers and
- [WWSC PhD student makes disinfection to fight covid-19](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-phd-making-hand-disinfection/) - 2020-03-19. When the healthcare in Sweden face a severe material crisis in the current covid-19 outbreak, the chemistry department at Stockholm University decided to contribute! They started producing hand disinfection that is delivered to hospitals in the Stockholm region. WWSC-PhD student Ehsan Hadi is one of the team members that together with professor Lennart Bergström
- [Professor Eva Malmström new director of WWSC](https://wwsc.se/eva-malmstrom-new-director/) - Professor Eva Malmström is from the 1st of April 2020 the new director of Wallenberg Wood Science Center.
- [Bicycle helmet from the forest](https://wwsc.se/bicycle-helmet-from-the-forest/) - 2015-09-24. Cellutech has developed a bicycle helmet entirely based on materials from the forest. It is showcased today and is the first product realized from the inspirational project Ekoportal2035, created by Skogsindustrierna. The helmet is a prototype designed and constructed by the designer Rasmus Malbert. Cellulose materials with different expressions were used in the design
- [WWSC PhD student gets prize for presentation](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-phd-student-gets-prize-for-presentation/) - 2018-04-11. ​Is it possible to present one’s research in 400 seconds? Yes, it is! WWSC PhD student Jenny Arnling Bååth did it so well at the Swedish Paper and Cellulose Engineers Association, SPCI's, annual conference Ekmandagarna 2018 that she received a prize for her efforts. Read more in the Chalmer.se news article (link to the
- [Professor Lisbeth Olsson receives the Arrhenius plaque](https://wwsc.se/professor-lisbeth-olsson-receives-the-arrhenius-plaque/) - 2019-01-02. WWSC researcher Professor Lisbeth Olsson at Chalmers is awarded the Arrhenius Plate 2018 for her research in the field of bioeconomy. Her field of research is industrial biotechnology, and she designs enzymes and microorganisms for processes in which biomass is transformed into fuel, chemicals and materials. The Arrhenius Plaque is annually awarded to persons
- [Skogen flyttar in i 3d-skrivaren](https://wwsc.se/skogen-flyttar-in-i-3d-skrivaren/) - 2015-06-17. WWSC work featured in a NyTeknik article. The full article can be read on NyTeknik.se following this link.
- [WWSC members among the new Wallenberg Academy Fellows](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-among-the-new-wallenberg-academy-fellows/) - WWSC members Klas Tybrandt and Simone Fabiano, Linköping University, are among the 27 newly appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows .
- [ERC grants to WWSC researchers at LiU](https://wwsc.se/erc-grants-to-wwsc-researchers-at-liu/) - Material researchers Magnus Jonsson and Klas Tybrandt WWSC members at Linköping University, have received the European Research Council Consolidation grants.
- [New directors for WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/new-directors-for-wwsc-academy/) - Starting from January 2023, WWSC Academy will have a new management team as Anette Larsson, Lauren McKee and Igor Zozoulenko take over the lead. The research graduate school has since the start of WWSC been one of the backbones in the center, creating a common knowledge platform and network for the PhD students.
- [Anselme Payen Award 2023 to Lars Berglund](https://wwsc.se/anselme-payen-award-to-lars-berglund/) - Professor Lars Berglund has been honored with the prestigious Anselme Payen Award. The award, presented annually by the American Chemical Society: Cellulose and Renewable Materials (CELL) Division, acknowledges exceptional professional contributions to the science and chemical technology of cellulose and related products.
- [World's first wood-based transistor](https://wwsc.se/worlds-first-wood-based-transistor/) - WWSC researchers at Linköping University and KTH have developed the world’s first wood-based transistor. This transistor is a major breakthrough in eco-friendly electronics, and paves the way for further development of wood-based electronics.
- [Yuanyuan Li awarded with Gunnar Sundblad Foundation's Competence Development Award](https://wwsc.se/yuanyuan-li-awarded-with-gunnar-sundblad-foundations-competence-development-award/) - WWSC researcher Yuanyuan Li has been awarded the 2023 Gunnar Sundblad Foundation's Competence Development Award of SEK 700,000 for the development of a new cellulose pulp called Aero-pulp. This new material combines regular paper pulp with nanocellulose, resulting in a material with strong water adsorption and insulation capabilities.
- [Innovative transparent thermal battery made by wood, lemon and coconut](https://wwsc.se/innovative-transparent-thermal-battery-made-by-wood-lemon-and-coconut/) - Delignified wood for strength, citrus-based limonene acrylate for achieving the transparency, and coconut-based laurylalcohol for enabling the storage and release of energy – that's the recipe for the next generation transparent wood that can act as a biobased thermal battery.
- [New sustainable material to remove dye pollutants from wastewater](https://wwsc.se/new-sustainable-material-to-remove-dye-pollutants-from-wastewater/) - WWSC-researchers at Chalmers have developed a cellulose nanocrystals-based technology that removes up to 80% of dye pollutants from wastewater. The material is sustainable, biodegradable, and offers a promising alternative to conventional adsorbents.
- [Stronger material and more resource-efficient process when researchers mimic fungi](https://wwsc.se/stronger-material-and-more-resource-efficient-process-when-researchers-mimic-fungi/) - By imitating the way fungi decompose wood, WWSC researchers at KTH have been able to make a new type of material in an energy-efficient process. The enzyme-based process both consumed less energy and gave a stronger resulting material, compared to similar chemical methods, the researchers reported.
- [Mika Sipponen awarded with ERC Startup grant](https://wwsc.se/mika-sipponen-awarded-with-erc-startup-grant/) - Mika Sipponen, Stockholm University, is awarded with the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for his research on using lignin as building block for recyclable materials.
- [Spin-off from WWSC part of the 2021 Bicky Chakraborty Entrepreneur Program](https://wwsc.se/spin-off-from-wwsc-part-of-the-2021-bicky-chakraborty-entrepreneur-program/) - The WWSC researchers behind the spin-off CelluXtreme, the WWSC researchers Daniel Söderberg and Fredrik Lundell, are two of the admitted to this year's Bicky Chakraborty Entrepreneur Program. The program is supporting people from KTH whose innovations can create jobs and prosperity in Sweden.
- [Batteries made of wood on national television – WWSC members the founders](https://wwsc.se/batteries-made-of-wood-on-national-television/) - The possibility of using the forest as raw material for energy storage is gaining increased interest. This week the work on wood-based batteries by the innovative start-up company Ligna Energy was featured in the news program Rapport on the Swedish national television. But did you know that WWSC researchers are the founders of the company?
- [WWSC Academy Winter School 2022](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-academy-winter-school-2022/) - After two years of Zoom classes, WWSC Academy could finally be held in person. During the winter school the PhD students got to learn more about IPR and innovation processes, to get more insight in how to go from idea to the market, both in lectures and in study visits.
- [From fundamental research in WWSC to industrial pilot scale - the material that can replace polystyrene foam](https://wwsc.se/from-fundamental-research-to-pilot-scale-the-material-that-can-replace-polystyrene-foam/) - The cellulose material Papira is a bio-based and recyclable replacement for fossil-based foam materials such as polystyrene, in everyday speech is called styrofoam. What started as fundamental research within the research center WWSC has been further developed by Stora Enso, that recently inaugurated a pilot facility for the fibre-based foam material. On April 1, an event was held to highlight the journey from fundamental research to industrial pilot.
- [WWSC spin-off Proligreen wants to advance the application of lignin](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-spin-off-proligreen/) - There is interest in using lignin for material applications due to its aromatic structures, and it is foreseen to substitute fossil-based aromatic precursors, but one big challenge is that the available technical lignins are heterogeneous and still poorly characterized. This is something that the new WWSC spin-off company Proligreen, founded by Prof. Martin Lawoko and his PhD student Maria Karlsson wants to change.
- [New type of degradable biocomposite developed](https://wwsc.se/new-type-of-degradable-biocomposite-developed/) - WWSC researchers have developed a new kind of wood-based degradable biocomposite with semi-structural strength. Unlike thermoplastic, the material can be degraded without harming the environment. The findings have been published in Nature Communications.
- [Tiina Nypelö starting a new position at Aalto University](https://wwsc.se/tiina-nypelo-at-aalto-university/) - Tiina Nypelö, Associate professor at Chalmers and WWSC member, is starting a new position at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University.
- [Tomas Rosén the winner of Stockholm Researcher’s Grand Prix 2022](https://wwsc.se/tomas-rosen-the-winner-of-stockholm-researchers-grand-prix-2022/) - Four minutes to present your research for an audience of high school students – that's the premises for the research communication competition Researcher's Grand Prix. WWSC researcher Tomas Rosén accepted the challenge in tough competition won the Stockholm edition. Now awaits the national final 1st of December.
- [Francisco Vilaplana appointed as Head of Plant Structure and Health at Oatly Food Science](https://wwsc.se/francisco-vilaplana-appointed-as-head-of-plant-structure-and-health-at-oatly-food-science/) - WWSC researcher Francisco Vilaplana, Associate Professor at KTH, has been appointed as Head of Plant Structure and Health at Oatly Food Science. He will integrate his part-time appointments at both KTH and Oatly, in order to strengthen the research and collaboration towards sustainable and healthy plant-based food products and materials.
- [International and industrial visits to WWSC](https://wwsc.se/international-and-industrial-visits-to-wwsc/) - The week after Midsummer, WWSC hosted visits at KTH from the Austrian government and from the research management at Scania. Both visits included presentations, lab demos, and enthusiastic discussions on the possibilities for using forest raw materials to create material solutions for a sustainable future.
- [Poster-prize winners WWSC Summer Workshop 2022](https://wwsc.se/poster-prize-winners-wwsc-summer-workshop-2022/) - This year's WWSC Summer Workshop was held at Marstrand on the Swedish west coast and included invited lectures by internationally renowned researchers, and the traditional pitch- and poster session with the PhD students. Excellent presentations by all PhD students made the competition tough, but in the end three winners could be named.
- [Mika Sipponen appointed Research Leader of the Future (SSF)](https://wwsc.se/mika-sipponen-appointed-research-leader-of-the-future/) - WWSC researcher Mika Sipponen, Stockholm University, is one of the 16 selected researchers in the Foundation for Strategic Research's program Research Leader of the Future.
- [Wood-based aerogels prove better insulation properties than fossil-based materials](https://wwsc.se/wood-based-aerogels-prove-better-insulation-properties-than-plastic-based-materials/) - A new method for the creating of insulating nanostructures in the pores of wood-based aerogels developed by WWSC researchers gives materials with better insulation than conventional fossil-based insulation materials.
- [Materials Horizons Outstanding Paper Award 2021 to WWSC researchers](https://wwsc.se/materials-horizons-outstanding-paper-award-2021-to-wwsc-researchers/) - WWSC researchers Eleni Stavrinidou and Magnus Berggren, Linköping University, and co-authors receives the 2021 Materials Horizons Outstanding Paper Award with the article Biohybrid plants with electronic roots via in-vivo polymerization of conjugated oligomers.
- [Visit by KAW at WWSC KTH](https://wwsc.se/visit-by-kaw-at-wwsc-kth/) - Together with representatives from the central management of KTH, Peter Wallenberg Jr, Sara Mazur, and Axel Wallenberg from KAW visited WWSC KTH in March.
- [Wallenberg Foundations support Ukrainian researchers](https://wwsc.se/wallenberg-foundations-support-ukrainian-researchers/) - Due to the difficult situation in Ukraine, KAW, MMW and MAW have decided to announce support for the employment of Ukrainian researchers at Swedish universities. The support is a grant of 1 million SEK for a one year employment.
- [Christian Müller awarded the ERC Consolidator grant](https://wwsc.se/christian-muller-awarded-erc-grant/) - Christian Müller, Professor at Chalmers and WWSC member, is awarded the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant for making electronic textiles with conducting plastics .
- [Monica Ek is awarded the Ekman Medal](https://wwsc.se/monica-ek-is-awarded-the-ekman-medal/) - Professor Monica Ek, KTH, is awarded the 2021 Ekman Medal. The medal is awarded by the Swedish Paper and Cellulose Engineering Association (SPCI) for meritorious technical or scientific contributions in the Swedish forest industry.
- [Eleni Stavrinidou receives ERC Starting Grant](https://wwsc.se/eleni-stavrinidou-receive-erc-starting-grant/) - Eleni Stavrinidou, senior lecturer and principal investigator at Electronic Plants at Linköping University’s Laboratory of Organic Electronics and WWSC member is awarded ERC Starting Grant of approximately EUR 1.5 million.
- [Christian Müller promoted to Wallenberg Scholar](https://wwsc.se/christian-muller-promoted-to-wallenberg-scholar/) - The Wallenberg Scholar program focuses on Sweden’s leading senior researchers and gives the researchers long.term funding to carry out world-class research. WWSC member Christian Müller, professor at Chalmers, is one of the 2022 Wallenberg Scholars.
- [Poster-prize winners at WWSC Winter Workshop 2021](https://wwsc.se/poster-prize-winners-at-wwsc-winter-workshop-2021/) - The first physical WWSC workshop since the pandemic was held in November. One of the highlights was the session where the students presented their work. The jury had a tough time deciding the winners of best pitch- and poster presentation!
- [WWSC receives increased funding from KAW for the research on sustainable materials](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-increased-funding/) - The continuation of WWSC receives 380 million SEK from Knut Alice Wallenberg's Foundation. The increased funding leads to that the research program “New materials from trees for a sustainable future” is expanded to make possible a more sustainable future.
- [Researchers make plants store energy](https://wwsc.se/researchers-make-plants-store-energy/) - A research team at Linköping University, led by Eleni Stavrinidou, have made plants store energy in their root system. The results open up new possibilities for novel types of functional materials and biocomposites.
- [Apply for the Competence development award and the Young Researcher's award](https://wwsc.se/gunnar-sundblad-2022/) - The Gunnar Sundblad Foundation's research fund wants to promote the development, renewal and competitiveness of the fiber-based industry. Now the application for the foundation's Competence award and Young Researcher's award is open.
- [Work by Kádár and Nypelö on the covers of ACS Nano and Journal of Rheology](https://wwsc.se/work-by-kadar-and-nypelo-on-the-covers-of-acs-nano-and-journal-of-rheology/) - Research groups of Roland Kádár and Tiina Nypelö at WWSC at Chalmers have elucidate cellulose nanocrystal alignment in flow. The published research article is now featured on the covers of both the journal ACS Nano and Journal of Rheology.
- [WWSC research on national television program Vetenskapens värld](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-research-on-national-television-program-vetenskapens-varld/) - Center director Eva Malmström showed examples of the research in WWSC and the possibilities of forest-based materials in the science program Vetenskapens värld.
- [Johan Larsbrink new member of the Young Academy of Sweden](https://wwsc.se/johan-larsbrink-new-member-of-the-young-academy-of-sweden/) - Johan Larsbrink, Associate Professor in molecular enzymology at Chalmers and WWSC member, is elected one of eight new members of the Young Academy of Sweden.
- [Professor Lisbeth Olsson Secretary General for research infrastructures at VR](https://wwsc.se/professor-lisbeth-olsson-secretary-general-for-research-infrastructures-at-vr/) - Lisbeth Olsson, professor at Chalmers and WWSC member, becomes the new Secretary General for research infrastructures at the Swedish Research Council, VR.
- [Open positions at WWSC at Chalmers](https://wwsc.se/open-positions-in-wwsc-at-chalmers/) - Wallenberg Wood Science Center at Chalmers is recruiting two assistant professors. Deadline to apply is September 15.
- [WWSC research on lignin nanoparticles featured on engineering site](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-research-on-lignin-nanoparticles-featured-on-engineering-site/) - The international engineering site Advances in Engineering features the work on lignin nanoparticles by the WWSC researchers and co-authors.
- [WWSC research recognised on the IVA top 100 list for 2021](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-research-recognised-on-the-iva-top-100-list-for-2021/) - The bark of birch trees is a substantial waste stream from the forestry industry. Can we directly use a suberin extract from birch bark to produce a sustainable bio-based rubber alternative? The IVA has just highlighted such a a project on their Top 100 list for 2021!
- [WWSC researchers guest editors for special issue on Lignin as a renewable substrate for polymers](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-researchers-guest-editor-for-special-issue-on-lignin/) - A special issue on Lignin has been produced in ACS sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, guest edited by researchers from WWSC. The issue consists of 27 papers by reputable international scientist. The collection includes both original manuscripts and reviews.
- [Next generation transparent wood is here](https://wwsc.se/next-generation-transparent-wood-is-here/) - The transparent wood is now fully bio-based and made in a totally green process by using the polymer limonene acrylate, derived from citrus fruits.
- [Martin Lawoko appointed as professor in wood chemistry](https://wwsc.se/martin-lawoko-professor/) - WWSC member Martin Lawoko has been appointed as professor of wood chemistry at KTH. Martin's research group will focus on basic research on bio-based materials. He also wants to update the education with a focus on sustainability goals and strengthen universities in countries that lack resources.
- [Electronically conductive cellulose-yarn developed by WWSC researchers](https://wwsc.se/electronically-conductive-cellulose-yarn-developed-by-wwsc-researchers/) - Researchers from WWSC at Chalmer and KTH have together with researchers from Sweden, Finland and South Korea developed conducting cellulose yarns that can be used for making electronic textiles. The developed textile yarns displayed record-high bulk conductivity of 36 Scm–1 and could be washed multiple times.
- [EPNOE Junior Scientist Award 2021 to WWSC-member Yuanyuan Li](https://wwsc.se/epnoe-junior-scientist-award-2021-to-wwsc-member-yuanyuan-li/) - Yuanyuan Li, Assistant Professor at KTH, is the winner of the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) Junior Scientist Award 2021.
- [New at WWSC: Yuanyuan Li, KTH](https://wwsc.se/new-at-wwsc-yuanyuan/) - Yuanyuan Li is new Assistant Professor at KTH and WWSC, focusing on wood and cellulose nanostructure control to extend property range and provide new functions. “I look forward to building an energetic group and creating attractive research areas.”
- [New at WWSC: Renee Kroon, LiU](https://wwsc.se/new-at-wwsc-renee-kroon-liu/) - The organic chemist Renee Kroon gets inspired by scientific discussions between students and colleagues and by collaboratively turning the ideas into new materials. In July 2020 he joined WWSC as an associate professor at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) at Linköping University, thereby strengthening WWSC in the field of synthesis of semiconductor polymers for organic electronics.
- [Forest for new conditions – moving from the old to the new](https://wwsc.se/forest-for-new-conditions/) - Trees that until now have become paper and wood should soon also be used for clothing, windows and fuel for cars, boats, and aircrafts. And in order to have a sufficient supply of wood, scientists must ensure that the forests grow faster and are capable of doing so in a future changing climate. Watch the new possibilities by the forest related research in a new video by KAW!
- [New understanding for the individual mechanical functions of hemicelluloses](https://wwsc.se/new-understanding-for-hemicelluloses/) - WWSC researchers have identified the individual contribution of xylans and mannans to the plant cell wall integrity
- [WWSC Winter School 2020](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-winter-school-2020/) - WWSC Academy organized in collaboration with Treesearch the 2020 PhD course – Winter School “From Forest to Organic Electronics, Energy Storage and Electronic Plants” between March 30 and April 3. In total 57 PhD students from WWSC and Treesearch participated.
- [The continuation of WWSC receives funding from KAW](https://wwsc.se/the-continuation-of-wwsc-receives-funding-from-kaw/) - 2017-12-06. Wallenberg Wood Science Center receives continued funding for its research on new bio-based materials from the forest. The continuation of the research center, called WWSC 2.0, will be a collaboration between KTH, Chalmers, Linköping University and the forest industry and is supported by up to SEK 400 million from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
- [WWSC Summer School 2019](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-summer-school-2019/) - 2019-08-28. The WWSC summer school is ongoing, with PhD students from WWSC and Treesearch gathering for listening to lectures, group work and study visit and not least to meet each other. Three things make this years’s WWSC Summer School special: first, it is the first summer school for the third batch of WWSC PhD students.

## Pages

- [Home](https://wwsc.se/) - Wallenberg Wood Science Center is a research center with a focus on new materials from trees. The base is a donation from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
- [WWSC workshop June 2023](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-june-2023/) - WWSC workshop June 2021 Summer Workshop 2023 Welcome to the 2023 WWSC Summer Workshop!Open for WWSC members and invited guests only. The workshop is held at Sånga-Säby, Ekerö, Stockholm area. WWSC workshop program June 2023 for download (print) Day 1 – June 19 Day 2 – June 20 Day 3 – June 21 Monday June
- [Internal calls](https://wwsc.se/intranet/internal-calls/) - WWSC internal calls To support the research and activities in the center, WWSC has launched internal calls. See below for details on each call. WWSC Lighthouse projects The Wallenberg Wood Science Center now invites proposals for Lighthouse projects. Lighthouse projects have been defined as integrated initiatives designed to support impact-oriented research and innovation for sustainable development
- [Intranet](https://wwsc.se/intranet/) - Templates and logotypes Guide to WWSC publications Register WWSC members Documents Submit news Internal calls WWSC intra Here WWSC members can find information and documents that you can use in your work in the center. This page was last updated 2026-06-29. Register a WWSC member To register WWSC members and have them show up at wwsc.se
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-academy/) - WWSC Academy is a graduate student school with the aim to facilitate for collaborations between academic research and industry.
- [WWSC Defense of doctoral theses online](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-defense-of-doctoral-theses-online/) - WWSC Defense of doctoral theses online Wallenberg Wood Science Center is in collaboration with the platform Treesearch making the presentations from the defences of the doctoral thesis available online. The presentations by WWSC and Treesearch PhD students are available at Treesearch’s YouTube-channel. Treesearch at YouTube
- [WWSC Science-as-Art](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-science-as-art/) - Wood be beautiful WWSC Science-as-Art Science-as-Art explores the visual beauty that emerges from scientific research. Images from microscopy, simulations, experiments or natural structures can reveal striking patterns, colours and forms that are not only scientifically meaningful but also aesthetically compelling. Wood be beautiful – WWSC Science-as-Art is part of the WWSC Workshops and shows the
- [WWSC workshops](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshops/) - WWSC Workshops – the center's internal conferences The conferences WWSC Workshops are the largest centre-joint event, gathering all WWSC members. At the WWSC workshops, presentations and discussions around the activities within the center are combined with prominent guest lectures and activities for PhD students and postdocs. The WWSC Workshops are arranged two times per year – at the
- [WWSC workshop June 2026](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-june-2026/) - WWSC workshop June 2021 Summer Workshop 2026 Welcome to the 2026 WWSC Summer Workshop!Open for WWSC members and invited guests only.The workshop will be held at Aronsborg, Bålsta (Stockholm area) Day 1 – June 15 Day 2 – June 16 Day 3 – June 17 The program was updated June 11. Please note that the schedule
- [WWSC Science-as-Art 2026 – Art Gallery in Motion](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-science-as-art-2026-art-gallery-in-motion/) - WWSC Science-as-Art Art Gallery in Motion Science-as-Art explores the visual beauty that emerges from scientific research. Images from microscopy, simulations, experiments or natural structures can reveal striking patterns, colours and forms that are not only scientifically meaningful but also aesthetically compelling. Wood be beautiful – WWSC Science-as-Art is part of the WWSC Workshops and shows
- [WWSC board](https://wwsc.se/about/wwsc-board/) - WWSC board WWSC Management WWSC board WWSC Scientific Advisory Board WWSC Management WWSC board WWSC Scientific Advisory Board The WWSC board consists of representatives from the universities, the industries in Treesearch and Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW). Anders Palmqvist Chalmers Professor, Vice President Annika Borgenstam KTH Professor, Vice President Jerker Jäder SCA R&D Director
- [Annual reports](https://wwsc.se/annual-reports/) - WWSC Annual reports The annual reports of the Wallenberg Wood Science Center provide a comprehensive overview of the centre’s activities, research, and development for each year. On this page, you will find links to published annual reports that document the development of WWSC over time. Annual report 2024 Read the report Annual report 2023 Read the report
- [Research WWSC 3.0](https://wwsc.se/research/) - WWSC Research I. Materials biorefinery Read more II. Wood components and interfaces Read more III. Processing and structural materials Read more IV. Functional Materials Read more The research goals in WWSC are set in a long-term perspective with the overall aim to develop new sustainable wood-based materials. To capture and nurture the full breadth of
- [About](https://wwsc.se/about/) - WWSC – a world leading research center on sustainable materials from wood Wallenberg Wood Science Center is a research center with a focus on new materials from trees and is Sweden’s largest initiative in the field. WWSC is a joint research center between KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology and Linköping University.
- [ForMAX](https://wwsc.se/formax/) - ForMAX – a unique tool for the research on materials from the forest The beamline ForMAX at MAX IV is a unique tool for studying and characterising materials from the forest and their fabrication processes. ForMAX is made possible by a donation from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the industry’s investment in Treesearch. ForMAX
- [News at wwsc.se: research news](https://wwsc.se/intranet/news-at-wwsc-se-research-news/) - News at wwsc.se: research news Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [WWSC Scientific Advisory Board](https://wwsc.se/about/sab/) - The WWSC Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) members are leading international experts in the field.
- [WWSC workshop November 2024](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-november-2024/) - WWSC workshop June 2021 Winter Workshop 2024 Welcome to the 2024 WWSC Winter Workshop!Open for WWSC members and invited guests only. The workshop is held at Skogshem & Wijk (Lidingö, Stockholm). Download printable program Day 1 – November 26 Day 2 – November 27 Day 3 – November 28 Tuesday November 26 Day 1 11.00
- [WWSC webinar series on transport properties](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-webinar-series-on-transport-properties/) - WWSC webinar series on Transport properties Welcome to join a seminar series on transport properties arranged by Wallenberg Wood Science Center! Transport properties affect our daily lives, and understanding them helps us understand the possibilities and challenges they bring. Starting in fall 2023, this series aims to educate on the topic, with presentations by experts
- [WWSC workshop June 2024](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-june-2024/) - WWSC workshop June 2021 Summer Workshop 2024 Welcome to the 2024 WWSC Summer Workshop! Open for WWSC members and invited guests only. Registration is now closed.The workshop is held at Vildmarkshotellet, Kolmården Day 1 – June 17 Day 2 – June 18 Day 3 – June 19 Monday June 17 Day 1 09.00 Bus leaving
- [WWSC Management](https://wwsc.se/about/wwsc-management/) - The WWSC management consists of representatives from the host universities KTH, Chalmers and Linköping University.
- [WWSC Alumni](https://wwsc.se/alumni/) - WWSC Alumni Here you find former members in the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (from 2021 and forward). For current members please go to WWSC members Search University Chalmers KTH Linköping University Luleå University of Technology Stockholm University Umeå University Alumni 2021 – WWSC alumni Faridah Namata PhD student WWSC alumni Viktor Iaroshenko Associate Professor KTH WWSC
- [ForMAX draft](https://wwsc.se/research/formax-draft/)
- [Scientific online seminars](https://wwsc.se/scientific-online-seminars/) - Scientific online seminars Wallenberg Wood Science Center has arranged several online seminar series in collaboration with the platform Treesearch. Most of the seminars are possible to rewatch online.Click on the images below to get to the respective seminar series. Watch the virtual conference series from Spring 2020 WWSC virtual conference series
- [Annual report 2019](https://wwsc.se/annual-reports/annual-report/) - WWSC Annual report 2019 To download a copy of the WWSC Annual Report 2019 to your device click here >> If you can’t see the pfd reader below, try to refresh your browser (or download the report with the link above)
- [Annual report 2020](https://wwsc.se/annual-reports/annual-report-2020/) - WWSC Annual report 2020 To download a copy of the WWSC Annual Report 2020 to your device click here If you can’t see the pfd reader below, try to refresh your browser (or download the report with the link above)
- [Annual report 2021](https://wwsc.se/annual-reports/annual-report-2021/) - WWSC Annual report 2021 To download a copy of the WWSC Annual Report 2021 to your device click here If you can’t see the pfd reader below, try to refresh your browser (or download the report with the link above)
- [Annual report 2022](https://wwsc.se/annual-reports/annual-report-2022/) - WWSC Annual report 2022 To download a copy of the WWSC Annual Report 2022 to your device click here If you can’t see the pfd reader below, try to refresh your browser (or download the report with the link above)
- [History and background](https://wwsc.se/about/history-and-background/) - Wallenberg Wood Science Center is a research center which started in 2009 and the base is a donation from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation.
- [Treesearch](https://wwsc.se/treesearch/) - Treesearch is a collaboration platform for research and competence building for new materials from the forest, started in 2017.
- [Opportunities within WWSC](https://wwsc.se/opportunities/) - WWSC is recruiting to a dynamic and cross-disciplinary research center in the forefront of bio-based material science. Here you find all open positions.
- [Contact](https://wwsc.se/contact/) - Heter you find general contact information for WWSC.
- [WWSC workshop November 2023](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-november-2023/) - WWSC workshop June 2021 Winter Workshop 2023 Welcome to the 2023 WWSC Winter Workshop!Open for WWSC members and invited guests only. The workshop is held at Bohusgården, Uddevalla (Göteborg area). Day 1 – November 21 Day 2 – November 22 Day 3 – November 23 Tuesday November 21 Day 1 09.45 Bus leaving Skövde C10.15
- [Research program WWSC](https://wwsc.se/research-wwsc-2-0/) - The research within WWSC is focused on the development of wood nanoscience and nanotechnology for sustainable bio-based materials.
- [News at wwsc.se: center news](https://wwsc.se/intranet/news-at-wwsc-se-center-news/)
- [News at wwsc.se: new member](https://wwsc.se/intranet/news-at-wwsc-se-new-member/)
- [WWSC form](https://wwsc.se/intranet/wwsc-form/) - WWSC Member form You who are a WWSC member can fill in this form to become listed at the member pages, or if you have larger changes in your existing profile that should be updated. For smaller changes/updates please send an email to Linda Fogelström. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Previous WWSC Academy courses](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-academy/previous-wwsc-academy/) - Previous WWSC Academy courses WWSC Academy courses 2020 – 2023 Wood based fibers and nanofibrils: Surface and colloidal properties,Summer 2020Characterization of Hierarchical Order in Solid and Liquid Wood Based SystemsWinter 2021Wood BiocompositesSummer 2021IPR, Innovation process, From idea to product and marketWinter 2022Wood Biopolymer ScienceSummer 2022 Graduation, June 2023 WWSC Academy courses 2015 – 2020 • From
- [WWSC workshop June 2023 registration form](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-june-2023-registration-form-new-members/) - Registration for WWSC Workshop June 2023 The workshop is held June 19 – 21 at Sånga-Säby, Stockholm area, and is open for WWSC members and invited guests only. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. No Fields Found.
- [Calendar](https://wwsc.se/calendar/) - WWSC calendar In the WWSC calendar you find dates for upcoming workshops, WWSC Academy courses and seminars arranged within WWSC. More events for the general research area can be found in the Treesearch calendar. WWSC Academy Course 7 19 – 23 Oct All Day View Detail WWSC Winter Workshop 2026 24 – 26 Nov All Day
- [WWSC workshop December 2022](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-workshop-december-2022/) - WWSC workshop June 2021 Winter Workshop 2022 Welcome to the 2022 WWSC Winter Workshop!Open for WWSC members and invited guests only. The workshop is held at Vildmarkshotellet, Kolmården Download printable programme (pdf) Day 1 – December 7 Day 2 – December 8 Day 3 – December 9 Wednesday December 7 Day 1 09.30 Bus
- [WWSC Online research seminars](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-online-research-seminars/) - Online seminars and conferences arranged by WWSC As the covid-19 pandemic cancelled all scientific conferences and physicals gathering in 2020, and so far in 2021, WWSC went digital with open online seminars. In cooperation with Treesearch all presentations are live-streamed over YouTube, and in most cases also available to watch afterwards. The online presentations have
- [WWSC members Program 5](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-program-5/) - WWSC members Program 5 Here you find all the WWSc members that are part of the WWSC Research Program 5. To read the content of the research program click the button below. Read about Program 5 You find an overview of all WWSC members on this page >> PhD students Postdocs Associate
- [WWSC members Program 4](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-program-4/) - WWSC members Program 4 Here you find all the WWSc members that are part of the WWSC Research Program 4. To read the content of the research program click the button below. Read about Program 4 You find an overview of all WWSC members on this page >> PhD students Postdocs Associate
- [WWSC members Program 3](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-program-3/) - WWSC members Program 3 Here you find all the WWSc members that are part of the WWSC Research Program 3. To read the content of the research program click the button below. Read about Program 3 You find an overview of all WWSC members on this page >> PhD students Postdocs Associate
- [WWSC members Program 2](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-program-2/) - WWSC members Program 2 Here you find all the WWSc members that are part of the WWSC Research Program 2. To read the content of the research program click the button below. Read about Program 2 You find an overview of all WWSC members on this page >> PhD students Postdocs Associate
- [WWSC members Program 1](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members-program-1/) - WWSC members Program 1 Here you find all the WWSc members that are part of the WWSC research Program 1. To read the content of the research program click the button below. Read about Program 1 You find an overview of all WWSC members on this page >> PhD students Postdocs Associate
- [Form for submitting project funding related to WWSC from 2019 and onwards](https://wwsc.se/form-project-funding/) - Form for submitting project funding related to WWSC from 2019 and onwards Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

## Events

- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Saül Llacer Navarro – Role of Sulfate Half-Ester Groups on the Oxidative Modifications and Network Formation of Cellulose Nanocrystals](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-defence-of-doctoral-thesis-saul-llacer-navarro/)
- [WWSC Academy Course 7](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-spring-2026-176-290/)
- [WWSC Academy Course 8](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-spring-2026-176/)
- [WWSC Winter Workshop 2026](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-winter-workshop-2026/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Antonia von Schreeb – Cellulose Accessibility and Reactivity after Cold-Alkali Swelling](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-antonia-von-schreeb/)
- [WWSC Summer Workshop 2026](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-summer-workshop-2026/) - Welcome to the WWSC Summer Workshop 2026! More information will come.
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Johanna Heimonen – PCAT and the Kittens: Design and Synthesis of Conjugated Monomer and Polymers for Sustainable Hybrid Materials](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-defence-of-doctoral-thesis-johanna-heimonen-pcat-and-the-kittens-design-and-synthesis-of-conjugated-monomer-and-polymers-for-sustainable-hybrid-materials/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Xiaoying Xu – Wood Nanoengineering for Multifunctionality through Metallization and Mineralization](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-xiaoying-xu/)
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-spring-2026/)
- [WWSC Winter workshop 2025](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-winter-workshop-2025/) - Welcome to the WWSC Winter workshop 2025! More information will come.
- [Licentiate seminar: Taoran Xu – Lignin Nanoparticles: Formation Mechanisms and UV Shielding Potential](https://wwsc.se/calendar/licentiate-seminar-taoran-xu-lignin-nanoparticles-formation-mechanisms-and-uv-shielding-potential/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Van Minh Dinh – Valorization of biomass byproducts: the potential of chitin and lignin through solid catalysts](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-van-minh-dinh/)
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-fall-2025/)
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-spring-2025/)
- [WWSC International Conference 2025](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-international-conference-2025/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Rohan Ajit Kulkarni – Structural changes in cellulose fibres under extreme pressure](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-rohan-ajit-kulkarni/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Luísa Rosenstock Völtz – Use of co-rotating extrusion process for the development of resource-efficient biocomposites](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-luisa-rosenstock-voltz/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Saeed Davoodi – Hydrodynamic assembly and alignment of bio-nanofibers](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-alessio-truncali-406/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Alessio Truncali – Lignin towards thermoset applications](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-alessio-truncali/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Emilia Heinonen – Structural basis for the recalcitrance and molecular packing of hemicelluloses](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-emilia-heinonen/)
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-681/)
- [WWSC Winter workshop 2024](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-winter-workshop-2024/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Ahmad Reza Motezakker – Dynamics and interactions in entangled nanofibre dispersions](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-ahmad-reza-motezakker/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Farhiya Alex Sellman – Characterization and Utilization of Interactions in Wet and Dry Cellulose Nanofibrillar Networks](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-farhiya-alex-sellman/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Angelica Avella – Reactive extrusion of lignocellulose-polyester biocomposites](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-angelica-avella/)
- [WWSC webinar series on transport properties: Mobility and diffusion in crowded fibrillar systems](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-webinar-series-on-transport-properties-electric-transport-may-30/) - Welcome to join the webinar at https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/63333657831
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Rebecca Östmans – The properties of hydrated nanocellulose network structures](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-rebecca-ostmans/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Mohammad Morsali – Site-specific reactions of softwood kraft lignin for biobased vitrimers and reactive colloidal particles](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-mohammad-morsali-site-specific-reactions-of-softwood-kraft-lignin-for-biobased-vitrimers-and-reactive-colloidal-particles/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Seyed Ehsan Hadi – Colloidal Processing and Alignment of Wood-Based Dispersions and Hybrid Functional Foams](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-seyed-ehsan-hadi/)
- [WWSC Summer workshop 2024](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-summer-workshop-2024-142/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Cortes Ruiz – Tailoring and Characterization of Polymer-linked Fibrillar Structures](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-maria-cortes-ruiz/)
- [WWSC webinar series on transport properties: Ion transport in electrolytes and membranes](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-webinar-series-on-transport-properties-electric-transport-feb-15/) - Welcome to join the webinar at https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/63333657831
- [WWSC webinar series on transport properties: Small molecule diffusion and barriers](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-webinar-series-on-transport-properties-electric-transport-654/)
- [WWSC Winter Workshop 2023](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-winter-workshop-2023/) - Welcome to the WWSC Winter workshop, that is held at Bohusgården, Uddevalla (close to Gothenburg).The workshop is open for WWSC members and invited guests only. Transfer Bus departure times:From Gothenburg C
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Divyaratan Kumar – Water-in-polymer salt electrolyte (WiPSE) for sustainable lignin batteries](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-van-chinh-tran-740/)
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Van Chinh Tran – Wood Templated Organic Electronics](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-van-chinh-tran/)
- [WWSC webinar series on transport properties: Electric transport](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-webinar-series-on-transport-properties-electric-transport/) - Welcome to join the webinar on Zoom: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/63305106812
- [Licentiate seminar: Isabella Kwan – Bark Biorefinery](https://wwsc.se/calendar/licentiate-seminar-isabella-kwan/)
- [WWSC webinar series on transport properties: Controlled release](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-webinar-series-on-transport-properties-electric-transport-dec/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Natalia Fijol – 3D printing of Green Water Purification Filters Design towards Sustainable and Scalable Biocomposite Materials](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-natalia-fijol/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Faridah Namata – Cationic Dendritic Polymers and Their Hybridization with Cellulose Nanofibrils](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-faridah-namata/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Shirin Naserifar – Cellulose in Quaternary Ammonium-based Solvents: Dissolution, Modification and Coagulation](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-shirin-naserifar/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Sylwia Wojno – Exploring the nonlinear rheological behavior and optical properties of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-sylwia-wojno/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Gabriella Mastantuoni – Engineering of lignin in wood towards functional materials](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-gabriella-mastantuoni/)
- [Licentiate seminar: Poornima Ramamohan – Structure and Dynamics in Hydrated Biopolymers](https://wwsc.se/calendar/licentiate-seminar-poornima-ramamohan/)
- [WWSC Academy Introduction course](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-academy-introduction-course/) - WWSC Academy are courses that contain lectures, study visits and group work on specific topics for 3 – 4 days and are arranged by WWSC twice a year.
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Ioanna Sapouna – Biosynthesis, interactions, and structure of native lignin](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-ioanna-sapouna/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Iuliana Ribca – Lignin-Based Thermosets with Tunable Mechanical and Morphological Properties](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-iuliana-ribca-lignin-based-thermosets-with-tunable-mechanical-and-morphological-properties/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Billy Hoogendoorn – Exploring cellulose as a biomacromolecule for enhanced battery metal ion recovery/recycling](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-billy-hoogendoorn-exploring-cellulose-as-a-biomacromolecule-for-enhanced-battery-metal-ion-recovery-recycling/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Maria Karlsson – Protected Lignin Biorefining: Fundamental Insights on Lignin Reactivity](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-maria-karlsson/)
- [Seminar: Prof. John Ralph – What’s up with Lignin](https://wwsc.se/calendar/seminar-prof-john-ralph-whats-up-with-lignin/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Linnea Cederholm – Thermodynamic Toolkit for Chemical Recycling to Monomer](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-linnea-cederholm-thermodynamic-toolkit-for-chemical-recycling-to-monomer/)
- [WWSC Alumni webinars – Christina Schütz, Wacker Biotech](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-alumni-webinars-christina-schutz-wacker-biotech/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Qilun Zhang – Materials and interfaces for sustainable organic solar cells](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-qilun-zhang/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Tijana Todorovic – Polysaccharide-based wood adhesives](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-tijana-todorovic-polysaccharide-based-wood-adhesives/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Alexandros Alexakis – Nanolatexes: a versatile toolbox for cellulose modification](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-alexandros-alexakis/)
- [WWSC Alumni webinars – Karl Håkansson, RISE / CelluXtreme](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-alumni-webinars-karl-hakansson/)
- [WWSC Summer Workshop 2023](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-summer-workshop-2023/) - Welcome to the WWSC Summer Workshop. The workshop is open for WWSC members and invited guests only. Registration link is sent out via mail to WWSC members. Registration closes March 9.
- [WWSC Alumni webinars – Kajsa Markstedt, IVL](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-alumni-webinars-kajsa-markstedt-ivl/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Monika Tõlgo – Discovery and applications of family AA9 lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-monika-tolgo/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Sozan Darabi – Electrically Conducting Cellulose Yarns for Electronic Textiles](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-sozan-darabi/)
- [WWSC Winter Workshop 2022](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-winter-workshop-2022/) - Welcome to the WWSC Winter workshop, that is held at Vildmarkshotellet, Kolmården (just outside Norrköping).The workshop is open for WWSC members and invited guests only. Transfer Bus departure times: From Stockholm C, Cityterminalen: 9.30From Katrineholm C: 10:30From Norrköping Resecentrum: 11:00
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Jonas Garemark – Integrated Cellulosic Wood Aerogel Structures](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-jonas-garemark/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Hanieh Mianehrow – Two-dimensional Nanocomposites Based on Cellulose Nanofibrils and Graphene Oxide](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-hanieh-mianehrow/)
- [WWSC Summer Workshop 2022](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-summer-workshop-2022/) - Welcome to the WWSC Winter workshop, that is held at Marstrand, Göteborg area.The workshop is open for WWSC members and invited guests only.
- [Defence of doctoral thesis:  Salla Koskela – Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases for green production of cellulose nanomaterials](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-salla-koskela/)
- [WWSC Alumni webinars – Emil Gustafsson, BPI](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-alumni-webinars-emil-gustafsson-bpi/)
- [WWSC Alumni webinars – Mikaela Helander, Stora Enso](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-alumni-webinars-mikaela-helander-stora-enso/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis:  Hui Chen – Light Scattering Effects in Transparent Wood Biocomposites](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-hui-chen/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis:  Céline Montanari – Transparent Wood Biocomposites for Sustainable Development](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-celine-montanari/)
- [Treesearch Progress conference](https://wwsc.se/calendar/treesearch-progress-conference/)
- [Wood Biopolymer Characterization Webinars: Prof. Antje Potthast – Towards absolute molecular weight determination of lignin](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-wood-biopolymer-characterization-webinars-prof-antje-potthast/)
- [Wood Biopolymer Characterization Webinars: Prof. Bjørn E. Christensen – Molecular weight determination and conformation of polysaccharides](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-wood-biopolymer-characterization-webinars-prof-bjorn-e-christensen/)
- [WWSC Winter workshop 2021](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-workshop-winter-2021/) - Welcome to the WWSC Winter workshop, that is held at Sånga-Säby, Stockholm area.The workshop is open for WWSC members and invited guests only.Full program WWSC workshop November 2021 (updated 211119) Wednesday November 24 10:30 Bus leaves from Stockholm C12:00
- [WWSC Wood Biopolymer Characterization Webinars: Prof. Petra Mischnick – Analysis of chemically modified polysaccharides by mass spectrometry](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-wood-biopolymer-characterization-webinars-prof-petra-mischnick-analysis-of-chemically-modified-polysaccharides-by-mass-spectrometry/)
- [WWSC Wood Biopolymer Characterization Webinars: Assoc. Prof. Mirjam Kabel – Insights into fine molecular structure of hemicelluloses and lignin through chromatography and mass spectrometry](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-wood-biopolymer-characterization-webinars-assoc-prof-mirjam-kabel-insights-into-fine-molecular-structure-of-hemicelluloses-and-lignin-through-chromatography-and-mass-spectrometry/)
- [Licentiate seminar: Sylwia Wojno – Nonlinear rheological characterization of cellulose nanocrystals based systems](https://wwsc.se/calendar/licentiate-seminar-sylwia-wojno/)
- [Summer school 2022 – Wood Biopolymer Science](https://wwsc.se/calendar/summer-school-2022/)
- [Summer School 2021 – Biocomposites – relationship between processing, structure and properties](https://wwsc.se/calendar/summer-school-2021/) - Summer School 2021, 6 – 10 september (online) 2 ETCS Scientific leaders: Prof. Kristiina Oksman and Prof. Lars Berglund
- [Winter School 2022 – IPR, Innovation process, From idea to product and market](https://wwsc.se/calendar/winter-school-2022/)
- [WWSC workshop summer 2021](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-workshop-summer-2021/) - For WWSC members and invited guests only.
- [Defence of doctoral thesis:  Pierre Munier – Assembly and alignment in cellulose nanomaterial-based composite dispersions and thermally insulating foams](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-pierre-munier/)
- [Winter School 2021 – Characterization of Hierarchical Order in Solid and Liquid Wood Based Systems](https://wwsc.se/calendar/winter-school-2021/) - Winter School 2021, 12 – 16 april, online • Characterization of Hierarchical Order in Solid and Liquid Wood Based Systems Due to covid-19, the winter school is held online, including a virtual study visit to MAX IV and the ForMAX site. Find the program here >>
- [Treesearch Insight: WWSC Postdocs and Treesearch Industrial Postdoc Program](https://wwsc.se/calendar/treesearch-insight-wwsc-postdocs-and-treesearch-industrial-postdoc-program/)
- [WWSC Postdocs and Treesearch Industrial Postdoc Program](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-postdocs-and-treesearch-industrial-postdoc-program/)
- [Treesearch and WWSC virtual conference series: Peter Olsén, KTH](https://wwsc.se/calendar/treesearch-and-wwsc-virtual-conference-series-peter-olsen-kth/)
- [Treesearch and WWSC virtual conference series: Per Larsson, KTH](https://wwsc.se/calendar/treesearch-and-wwsc-virtual-conference-series-per-larsson-kth/)
- [Treesearch and WWSC virtual conference series: Merima Hasani, Chalmers](https://wwsc.se/calendar/treesearch-and-wwsc-virtual-conference-series-merima-hasani-chalmers/)
- [WWSC workshop winter 2020](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-workshop-winter-2020/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Edouard Pesquet, SU – Genetic and cellular regulations of lignin composition in herbaceous and woody plants](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-edouard-pesquet-su-genetic-and-cellular-regulations-of-lignin-composition-in-herbaceous-and-woody-plants/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Mika Sipponen, SU –  Lignin Nanoparticles as Interfacial Stabilizers: Pickering Emulsions, Enzymatic Catalysis, and Polymeric Composites](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-mika-sipponen-su-lignin-nanoparticles-as-interfacial-stabilizers-pickering-emulsions-enzymatic-catalysis-and-polymeric-composites/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Anna Kärkönen, Luke – Lignin biosynthesis in Norway spruce](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-anna-karkonen-luke-lignin-biosynthesis-in-norway-spruce/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Charlotta Turner, LU](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-charlotta-turner-lu/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Peter Olsén, KTH](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-peter-olsen-kth/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Mats Johansson, KTH](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-mats-johansson-kth/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Ola Wallberg and Omar Abdelaziz, LU –  Fractionation and modification of “real” lignin](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-ola-wallberg-and-omar-abdelaziz-lu-fractionation-and-modification-of-real-lignin/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Hannele Touminen, UU – Modification of lignin by transgenic technology in aspen trees](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-hannele-touminen-uu-modification-of-lignin-by-transgenic-technology-in-aspen-trees/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Monika Österberg, Aalto University](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-monika-osterberg-aalto-university/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Xavier Crispin, LiU](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-xavier-crispin-liu/)
- [WWSC lignin online series: Martin Lawoko, KTH](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-lignin-online-series-martin-lawoko-kth/)
- [Docent lecture KTH: Yuanyuan Li – Wood nanotechnology: linking wood to a sustainable future](https://wwsc.se/calendar/docent-lecture-yuanyuan-li/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis:  Varvara Apostolopoulou-Kalkavoura – Thermal Conductivity of Hygroscopic Foams Based on Cellulose Nanomaterials](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-varvara-apostolopoulou-kalkavoura-thermal-conductivity-of-hygroscopic-foams-based-on-cellulose-nanomaterials/)
- [Summer School 2020 – Wood based fibers and nanofibrils: Surface and colloidal properties](https://wwsc.se/calendar/summer-school-2020/) - WWSC Academy are courses that contain lectures, study visits and group work on specific topics for 3 – 4 days and are arranged by WWSC twice a year.
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Calvin Brett – Neutron and X-ray Surface Scattering Reveals the Morphology of Soft Matter Thin Films](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-malin-calvin-brett/)
- [Defence of doctoral thesis: Malin Nordenström – Colloidal interactions and arrested dynamics of cellulose nanofibrils](https://wwsc.se/calendar/defence-of-doctoral-thesis-malin-nordenstrom-colloidal-interactions-and-arrested-dynamics-of-cellulose-nanofibrils/)
- [WWSC workshop winter 2020](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-workshop/) - For WWSC members and invited guests only.
- [WWSC workshop summer 2020](https://wwsc.se/calendar/wwsc-workshop-summer-2020/) - For WWSC members and invited guests only. The workshop is held online due to the covid-19 pandemic.

## Open positions

- [Assistant professor/Associate professor to the Wallenberg Wood Science Center](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/assistant-professor-associate-professor-to-the-wallenberg-wood-science-center/)
- [Postdoc position within WWSC: enzymatic functionalization of wood](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/postdoc-position-within-wwsc-enzymatic-functionalization-of-wood/)
- [PhD position in nanomaterials self-assembly](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-position-in-nanomaterials-self-assembly/)
- [PhD position in heterogeneous catalysis](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-position-in-heterogeneous-catalysis/)
- [Postdoc position within WWSC: Engineering Methods for Creating Lignin Library](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/postdoc-position-within-wwsc-engineering-methods-for-creating-lignin-library/)
- [Postdoc position within WWSC: DNP-NMR & biocomposites](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/postdoc-position-within-wwsc-dnp-nmr-biocomposites/)
- [Wood-based polymers for surface engineering](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/wood-based-polymers-for-surface-engineering-2/)
- [Postdoc in solid-state NMR of cellulosic materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/postdoc-in-solid-state-nmr-of-cellulosic-materials/)
- [Assistant professor in Synthetic Chemistry with specialization in synthesis of value-added chemicals from forest-based raw materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/assistant-professor-in-synthetic-chemistry-with-specialization-in-synthesis-of-value-added-chemicals-from-forest-based-raw-materials/)
- [Assistant professor in Materials Science with specialization in Scanning Probe Microscopy of Soft Materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/assistant-professor-in-materials-science-with-specialization-in-scanning-probe-microscopy-of-soft-materials/)
- [Fabrication processes for biobased nanomaterials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/fabrication-processes-for-biobased-nanomaterials/)
- [Hemicelluloses for fibre enzymatic modification](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/hemicelluloses-for-fibre-enzymatic-modification/)
- [Assistant Professor in Fundamental Characterization and Modelling of Biomass](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/assistant-professor-in-fundamental-characterization-and-modelling-of-biomass/)
- [Assistant Professor in Circularity of Materials from Biomass](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/assistant-professor-in-circularity-of-materials-from-biomass/)
- [PhD student in Materials Chemistry](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-materials-chemistry/)
- [Colloidal interactions between cellulose nanofibrils](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/colloidal-interactions-between-cellulose-nanofibrils/)
- [Wood-based polymers for surface engineering](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/wood-based-polymers-for-surface-engineering/)
- [Structure and properties of lignin materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/structure-and-properties-of-lignin-materials/)
- [Hemicellulose recovery through oxidative chemistry](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/hemicellulose-recovery-through-oxidative-chemistry/)
- [Assistant professor with tenure track in Lignin science and technology](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/assistant-professor-with-tenure-track-in-lignin-science-and-technology/)
- [DNP-NMR spectroscopy](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/dnp-nmr-spectroscopy/)
- [Sustainable biotech to circularise forest waste](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/sustainable-biotech-to-circularise-forest-waste/)
- [Green Chemical Modification of Cellulose in Water](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/green-chemical-modification-of-cellulose-in-water/)
- [Wood-based barriers for wood-based materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/wood-based-barriers-for-wood-based-materials/)
- [Wood nanotech for sustainable energy harvesting](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/wood-nanotech-for-sustainable-energy-harvesting/)
- [Nanocellulose Composites for Wearable Electronics](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/nanocellulose-composites-for-wearable-electronics/)
- [Organic/polymer chemistry on the synthesis of recyclable electroactive coatings](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-organic-polymer-chemistry-on-the-synthesis-of-recyclable-electroactive-coatings/)
- [Biomedical devices based on cellulose nanocomposites](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-biomedical-devices-based-on-cellulose-nanocomposites/)
- [Conductive wood](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-conductive-wood/)
- [Wood-based sustainable materials for organic solar cells](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/wood-based-sustainable-materials-for-organic-solar-cells/)
- [Modeling of cellulose-water interactions](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/modeling-of-cellulose-water-interactions/)
- [Wood-based energy storage materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/wood-based-energy-storage-materials/)
- [Nanolignin as platform for sustainable materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/nanolignin-as-platform-for-sustainable-materials/)
- [Lignin biorefining and valorization](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/lignin-biorefining-and-valorization/)
- [Wood-based stretchable electronics](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-wood-based-stretchable-electronics/)
- [Biorefinery pulping & electrochem. hydrogen production](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/biorefinery-pulping-electrochem-hydrogen-production/)
- [Biodegradability of modified wood biopolymers](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/biodegradability-of-modified-wood-biopolymers/)
- [Mass transport of wood components in processed wood](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/mass-transport-of-wood-components-in-processed-wood/)
- [Applied Physics, with focus on Organic Photonics and Nanooptics](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-applied-physics-with-focus-on-organic-photonics-and-nanooptics/)
- [Materials for sustainable battery technology](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/materials-for-sustainable-battery-technology/)
- [Structural design of novel cellulose composites](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/structural-design-of-novel-cellulose-composites/)
- [Hyphenated rheological techniques](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/hyphenated-rheological-techniques/)
- [Cellulose modification](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/cellulose-modification/)
- [Enzymatic bioprocessing](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/enzymatic-bioprocessing/)
- [Enzyme discovery and characterization](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/enzyme-discovery-and-characterization/)
- [Organic energy materials](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-organic-energy-materials/)
- [Applied Physics - Computational studies of functional biopolymers from trees](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-applied-physics-computational-studies-of-functional-biopolymers-from-trees/)
- [Organic/polymer chemistry on the utilization of forest-based synthons for the synthesis of conjugated polymers](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/phd-student-in-organic-polymer-chemistry-on-the-utilization-of-forest-based-synthons-for-the-synthesis-of-conjugated-polymers/)
- [Cellulose for high performance derivates](https://wwsc.se/open-positions/cellulose-for-high-performance-derivates/)

## Board and SAB

- [Peter Påhlsson](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/peter-pahlsson/)
- [Madeleine Parkås](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/madeleine-parkas/)
- [Ronald Österbacka](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/roland-osterbacka/)
- [Antje Potthast](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/antje-potthast/)
- [Mikael Nilsson](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/mikael-nilsson/)
- [Annika Borgenstam](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/annika-borgenstam/)
- [Mats Qvarford](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/mats-qvarford/)
- [Anders Norén](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/anders-noren/)
- [Magnus Wikström](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/magnus-wikstrom/)
- [Peter Gudmundson](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/peter-gudmundson/)
- [Natalie Stingelin](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/natalie-stingelin/)
- [Harry Brumer](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/harry-brumer/)
- [Ingo Burgert](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/ingo-burgert/)
- [Ove Nilsson](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/ove-nilsson/)
- [Mikael Hannus](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/mikael-hannus/)
- [Jerker Jäder](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/jerker-jader/)
- [Anders Palmqvist](https://wwsc.se/sab-amp-board/anders-palmqvist/)

## Research program

- [III. Processing and structural materials](https://wwsc.se/research/iii-processing-and-structural-materials/)
- [II. Wood components and interfaces](https://wwsc.se/research/ii-wood-components-and-interfaces/)
- [Program 5: Biocomposites and wood materials (2019 – 2023)](https://wwsc.se/research/program-5/)
- [Program 4: Composites for energy and electronics (2019 – 2023)](https://wwsc.se/research/program-4/)
- [Program 3: Fibres and fibre nanotechnology (2019 – 2023)](https://wwsc.se/research/program-3/)
- [Program 2: Biobased polymers and modelling (2019 – 2023)](https://wwsc.se/research/program-2/)
- [Program 1: Wood components – extraction, characterization and properties (2019 – 2023)](https://wwsc.se/research/program-1/)
- [IV. Functional Materials](https://wwsc.se/research/iv-functional-materials/)
- [I. Materials Biorefinery](https://wwsc.se/research/i-materials-biorefinery/)

## WWSC members

- [Jakob Wohlert](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/jakob-wohlert/)
- [Karin Odelius](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/karin-odelius/)
- [Fatima-Zahra EL BOUCHTAOUI](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/fatima-zahra-el-bouchtaoui/)
- [Hao Zhang](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/hao-zhang/)
- [Meng Tang](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/meng-tang/)
- [Rebecca Leblay](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/rebecca-leblay/)
- [Alessio Truncali](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/alessio-truncali/)
- [Sami Zeliouche](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/sami-zeliouche/)
- [Watte Piersma](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/watte-piersma/)
- [Matilda Öjmertz](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/matilda-ojmertz/)
- [Mary Donahue](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mary-donahue/)
- [Nasim Nahavandizadeh](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/nasim-nahavandizadeh/)
- [Aswani Saralabhai](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/aswani-saralabhai/)
- [Merima Hasani](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/merima-hasani/)
- [Mika Sipponen](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mika-sipponen/)
- [Lauren McKee](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lauren-mckee/)
- [Giada Lo Re](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/giada-lo-re/)
- [Filippa Ludvig](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/filippa-ludvig/) - My project Lignin Biorefining and Valorization is tailored around carbohydrate template effects on lignin polymerization. By elucidating how the lignin polymer organizes dependent on the direct neighboring environment, I aspire to add value to fundamental knowledge that will be beneficial for the development and optimization of further biorefining and valorization processes.
- [Yuge Yao](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/yuge-yao/)
- [Eric Nijkamp](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/eric-nijkamp/)
- [Maria Cortes Ruiz](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/maria-cortes-ruiz/)
- [Ioanna Sapouna](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/ioanna-sapouna/)
- [Isabella Kwan](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/isabella-kwan/)
- [Ahmad Reza Motezakker](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/ahmad-reza-motezakker/)
- [Chloe Rantzos](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/chloe-rantzos/)
- [Judith Martin Rodriguez](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/judith-martin-rodriguez/)
- [Alex George Leman](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/alex-george-leman/)
- [Yuyi Dong](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/yuyi-dong/)
- [Luigi Galluccio](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/luigi-galluccio/)
- [Mohammad Morsali](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mohammad-morsali-2/)
- [Erfan Oliaei](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/erfan-oliaei/)
- [Sadia Khatoon](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/sadia-khatoon-khatoon/)
- [Xing Xing](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/xing-xing/)
- [Bruno Mendes](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/bruno-mendes/)
- [Alexander Holm](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/alexander-holm/)
- [Marina Kaspiarovich](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/marina-kaspiarovich/)
- [Maria Sol Malizia](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/maria-sol-malizia/) - With the global quest for sustainability, there is a strong drive for developing bio-based alternatives to today's materials to replace fossil-based materials and provide future materials with new and advanced functionalities. One of the main challenges in this development is that for water-based fabrication processes of lignocellulosic material concepts, it is essential to remove water
- [Asaminew Yerango Shimolo](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/asaminew-yerango-shimolo/)
- [Alíz Lelik](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/aliz-lelik/)
- [Taoran Xu](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/taoran-xu/)
- [Lucas Kurth de Azambuja](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lucas-kurth-de-azambuja/)
- [Paula Pou i Rodríguez](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/paula-pou-i-rodriguez/)
- [Igor Zozoulenko](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/igor-zozoulenko/)
- [Alexander Groetsch](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/alexander-groetsch/)
- [Jan Jacobs](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/jan-jacobs/)
- [Marita Afiandika](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/marita-afiandika/)
- [Amparo Jiménez Quero ](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/amparo-jimenez-quero/)
- [Ziyauddin Khan](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/ziyauddin-khan/)
- [Liyang Liu](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/liyang-liu/)
- [Meera Christopher](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/meera-christopher/)
- [Reverant Crispin](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/xavier-crispin/)
- [aaaa](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/aaaa/)
- [Sathiyaraj Subramaniyan](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/sathiyaraj-subramaniyan/) - I am Dr. Sathiyaraj Subramaniyan, a postdoctoral researcher working with Prof. Minna Hakkarainen, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. Currently, I am developing high quality biopolymer synthesis and its recyclability for packaging and coating applications. Before joining Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), I worked as a postdoctoral researcher with Prof. Baozhong Zhang at the Centre
- [Jonas Garemark](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/jonas-garemark/)
- [Nataliia Smyk](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/nataliia-smyk/) - Creation of biocomposites on the base of silica and lignin. Using them for removing of heavy metal ions from tap and waste waters. electrochemical methods of determination of ecotoxic substances.
- [Viktor Iaroshenko](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/viktor-iaroshenko/)
- [Faridah Namata](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/faridah-namata/)
- [Matteo Massetti](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/matteo-massetti/)
- [Feng Gao](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/feng-gao/)
- [Anna Lang](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/anna-lang/) - Application of wood-based materials in organic solar cells
- [Divyaratan Kumar](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/divyaratan-kumar/)
- [Marianne Liebi](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/marianne-liebi/)
- [Maria Karlsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/maria-karlsson/)
- [Maria Brollo](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/maria-brollo/)
- [Luísa Völtz](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/luisa-voltz/)
- [Magnus Jonsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/magnus-jonsson/)
- [Makara Lay](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/makara-lay/)
- [Magnus Berggren](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/magnus-berggren/)
- [Linda Fogelström](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/linda-fogelstrom/)
- [Linnea Cederholm](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/linnea-cederholm/)
- [Lisbeth Olsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lisbeth-olsson/)
- [Lennart Salmén](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lennart-salmen/)
- [Lennart Bergström](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lennart-bergstrom/)
- [Lengwan Li](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lengwan-li/)
- [Lars Wågberg](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lars-wagberg/)
- [Lars Evenäs](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lars-evenas/)
- [Lars Berglund](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/lars-berglund/)
- [Kristin Witzel](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/kristin-witzel/)
- [Sozan Darabi](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/sozan-darabi/)
- [Sylwia Wojno](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/sylwia-wojno/)
- [Thai Bui](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/thai-bui/)
- [Thomas Baumgarten](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/thomas-baumgarten/)
- [Tiina Nypelö](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/tiina-nypelo/)
- [Tomas Larsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/tomas-larsson/)
- [Torbjörn Pettersson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/torbjorn-pettersson/)
- [Tuve Mattsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/tuve-mattsson/)
- [Van Chinh Tran](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/van-chinh-tran/)
- [Tomas Rosén](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/tomas-rosen/)
- [Van Minh Dinh](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/van-minh-dinh/)
- [Vasileios	Oikonomou](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/vasileiosoikonomou/)
- [Varvara Apostolopoulou-Kalkavoura](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/varvara-apostolopoulou-kalkavoura/)
- [Viktor Gueskine](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/viktor-gueskine/)
- [Vera Novy](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/vera-novy/)
- [Veerababu Polisetti](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/veerababu-polisetti/)
- [Xiaoying Xu](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/xiaoying-xu/)
- [Yuanyuan Li](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/yuanyuan-li/)
- [Eva Malmström Jonsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/eva-malmstrom-jonsson/)
- [Natalia Fijol](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/natalia-fijol/)
- [Francisco Vilaplana](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/francisco-vilaplana-2/)
- [Jenny Joensuu](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/jenny-joensuu/)
- [Koyuru Nakayama](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/koyuru-nakayama/)
- [Sanna Sämfors](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/sanna-samfors/)
- [Céline Montanari](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/celine-montanari/)
- [Shuvra Singha](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/shuvra-singha/)
- [Calvin Brett](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/calvin-brett/)
- [Nicolas Rolland](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/nicolas-rolland/)
- [Barbara Rietzler](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/barbara-rietzler/)
- [Aiman Rahmanudin](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/aiman-rahmanudin/)
- [Hans Theliander](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/hans-theliander/)
- [Mats Fahlman](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mats-fahlman/)
- [Daniel Simon](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/daniel-simon/)
- [Nasim Najjarzadeh](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/nasim-najjarzadeh/)
- [Johannan Heimonen](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/johannan-heimonen/)
- [Eleni Stavrinidou](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/eleni-stavrinidou/)
- [Per Lundgren](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/per-lundgren/)
- [Monika Tõlgo](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/monika-tolgo/)
- [Noé Fanjul Mosteirín](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/noe-fanjul-mosteirin/)
- [Michael Malkoch](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/michael-malkoch/)
- [Gunnar Westman](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/gunnar-westman/)
- [Renee Kroon](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/renee-kroon/)
- [Mingna Liao](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mingna-liao/)
- [Pierre Munier](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/pierre-munier/)
- [Isak Engquist](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/isak-engquist/)
- [Christian Müller](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/christian-muller/)
- [Martin Lawoko](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/martin-lawoko/)
- [Mikael Hedenqvist](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mikael-hedenqvist/)
- [Richard Olsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/richard-olsson/)
- [Mariza Mone](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mariza-mone/)
- [Salla Koskela](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/salla-koskela/)
- [Fredrik Lundell](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/fredrik-lundell/)
- [Gunilla Bankel](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/gunilla-bankel/)
- [Silan Zhang](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/silan-zhang/)
- [Peter Olsén](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/peter-olsen/)
- [Ayesha Sultana](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/ayesha-sultana/)
- [István Furó](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/istvan-furo/)
- [Qilun Zhang](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/qilun-zhang/)
- [Daniel Söderberg](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/daniel-soderberg/)
- [Shiyu Geng](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/shiyu-geng/)
- [Shizhao Xiong](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/shizhao-xiong/)
- [Simone Fabiano](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/simone-fabiano/)
- [Nisha Yadav](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/nisha-yadav/)
- [Paul Gatenholm](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/paul-gatenholm/)
- [Per-Olof Syrén](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/per-olof-syren/)
- [Poornima Ramamohan](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/poornima-ramamohan/)
- [Pär Lindén](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/par-linden/)
- [Qi Li](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/qi-li/)
- [Qi Zhou](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/qi-zhou/)
- [Ramiro Rojas](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/250/)
- [Rebecca Östmans](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/rebecca-ostmans/)
- [Rohan Kulkarni](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/rohan-kulkarni/)
- [Roland Kádár](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/roland-kadar/)
- [Roujin Ghaffari](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/roujin-ghaffari/)
- [Saeed Davoodi](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/saeed-davoodi/)
- [Saül Josep Llàcer Navarro](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/saul-josep-llacer-navarro/)
- [Seyed Ehsan Hadi](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/seyed-ehsan-hadi/)
- [Shirin Naserifar](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/shirin-naserifar/)
- [Mathieu Linares](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mathieu-linares/)
- [Mats Johansson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mats-johansson/)
- [Michel Goy](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/michel-goy/)
- [Minna Hakkarainen](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/minna-hakkarainen/)
- [Mohsen Mohammadi](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/mohsen-mohammadi/)
- [Monica Ek](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/monica-ek/)
- [Jyri-Pekka Mikkola](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/jyri-pekka-mikkola/)
- [Kenneth Arandia](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/kenneth-arandia/)
- [Klas Tybrandt](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/klas-tybrandt/)
- [Kristiina Oksman](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/kristiina-oksman/)
- [Gunnar Henriksson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/gunnar-henriksson/)
- [Hanieh Mianehrow](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/hanieh-mianehrow/)
- [Hsieh Yves](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/hsieh-yves/)
- [Hui Chen](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/hui-chen/)
- [Iuliana Ribca](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/iuliana-ribca/)
- [Jiu Pang](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/jiu-pang/)
- [Johan Larsbrink](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/johan-larsbrink/)
- [Anette Larsson](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/anette-larsson/)
- [Aji Mathew](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/aji-mathew/)
- [Aleksandar Matic](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/aleksandar-matic/)
- [Alexandros Alexakis](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/alexandros-alexakis/)
- [Amit Sonker](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/amit-sonker/)
- [Anastasia Riazanova](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/anastasia-riazanova/)
- [Andrea Seveso](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/andrea-seveso/)
- [Billy Hoogendoorn](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/billy-hoogendoorn/)
- [Debashree Banerjee](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/debashree-banerjee/)
- [Emilia Heinonen](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/emilia-heinonen/)
- [Farhiya Alex Sellman](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/farhiya-alex-sellman/)
- [Gabriella Mastantuoni](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-members/gabriella-mastantuoni/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://wwsc.se/category/uncategorised/)
- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-academy/)
- [Winter School](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-academy/winter-school/)
- [WWSC News](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-news/)
- [Summer School](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-academy/summer-school/)
- [New at WWSC](https://wwsc.se/category/new-at-wwsc/)
- [WWSC research news](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-research-news/)
- [WWSC open positions](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-open-positions/)
- [WWSC spin-off](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-spin-off/)
- [WWSC Workshop](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-workshop/)
- [WWSC ForMAX](https://wwsc.se/category/wwsc-formax/)

## Tags

- [Treesearch](https://wwsc.se/tag/treesearch/)
- [WWSC](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwsc/)
- [WWSC News](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwsc-news/)
- [#WWSCOfficial](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwscofficial/)
- [#WWSCNews](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwscnews/)
- [#Education](https://wwsc.se/tag/education/)
- [#WinterSchool](https://wwsc.se/tag/winterschool/)
- [#WWSCAcademy](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwscacademy/)
- [#CelluFoam](https://wwsc.se/tag/cellufoam/)
- [#WWSCProduct](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwscproduct/)
- [#WWSCAchievement](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwscachievement/)
- [#WWSCCommunication](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwsccommunication/)
- [#ScienceCommunication](https://wwsc.se/tag/sciencecommunication/)
- [#LoveCellulose](https://wwsc.se/tag/lovecellulose/)
- [#SummerSchool](https://wwsc.se/tag/summerschool/)
- [WWSC workshop](https://wwsc.se/tag/wwsc-workshop/)
- [hemicellulose](https://wwsc.se/tag/hemicellulose/)
- [kaw](https://wwsc.se/tag/kaw/)
- [video](https://wwsc.se/tag/video/)
- [LiU](https://wwsc.se/tag/liu/)
- [new member](https://wwsc.se/tag/new-member/)
- [LOE](https://wwsc.se/tag/loe/)
- [KTH](https://wwsc.se/tag/kth/)
- [FPT](https://wwsc.se/tag/fpt/)
- [EPNOE](https://wwsc.se/tag/epnoe/)
- [lignin](https://wwsc.se/tag/lignin/)
- [publications](https://wwsc.se/tag/publications/)
- [guest editor](https://wwsc.se/tag/guest-editor/)
- [bark](https://wwsc.se/tag/bark/)
- [bio-rubber](https://wwsc.se/tag/bio-rubber/)
- [research](https://wwsc.se/tag/research/)
- [start-up](https://wwsc.se/tag/start-up/)
- [IVA](https://wwsc.se/tag/iva/)
- [nanoparticles](https://wwsc.se/tag/nanoparticles/)
- [workshop](https://wwsc.se/tag/workshop/)
- [licentiate thesis](https://wwsc.se/tag/licentiate-thesis/)

## Open position type

- [PhD student](https://wwsc.se/type-of-potype-of-positionsition/phd-student/)
- [Postodc](https://wwsc.se/type-of-potype-of-positionsition/postodc/)
- [Assistant professor](https://wwsc.se/type-of-potype-of-positionsition/assistant-professor/)

## Alumni

- [Alumni](https://wwsc.se/alumni/alumni/)

## Board-affiliation

- [KTH](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/kth/)
- [Holmen](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/holmen/)
- [Chalmers](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/chalmers/)
- [Södra](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/sodra/)
- [SCA](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/sca/)
- [BillerudKorsnäs](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/billerudkorsnas/)
- [Stora Enso](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/stora-enso/)
- [KAW](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/kaw/)
- [LiU](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/liu/)
- [UBC](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/ubc/)
- [Georgia Tech](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/georgia-tech/)
- [ETH](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/eth/)
- [Tetra Pak](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/tetra-pak/)
- [Billerud](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/billerud/)
- [Åbo Akademi Universtiy](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/abo-akademi-universtiy/)
- [BOKU](https://wwsc.se/board-affiliation/boku/)

## Board

- [Board](https://wwsc.se/board/board/)
- [SAB](https://wwsc.se/board/sab/)
- [Management](https://wwsc.se/board/management/)

## WWSC projects

- [Program 1](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/program-1/)
- [Program 2](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/program-2/)
- [Program 3](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/program-3/)
- [Program 4](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/program-4/)
- [Program 5](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/program-5/)
- [IV. Functional materials](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/iv-functional-materials/)
- [I. Materials biorefinery](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/i-materials-biorefinery/)
- [II. Wood components and interfaces](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/ii-wood-components-and-interfaces/)
- [III. Structural materials and processing](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-projects/iii-structural-materials-and-processing/)

## Role

- [Researcher](https://wwsc.se/role/researcher/)
- [PhD student](https://wwsc.se/role/phd-student/)
- [Professor](https://wwsc.se/role/professor/)
- [Postdoc](https://wwsc.se/role/postdoc/)
- [Associate Professor](https://wwsc.se/role/associate-professor/)
- [Assistant Professor](https://wwsc.se/role/assistant-professor/)
- [Research support](https://wwsc.se/role/research-support/)

## Affiliation 

- [KTH](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-associate-taxonomy/kth/)
- [Chalmers](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-associate-taxonomy/chalmers/)
- [Stockholm University](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-associate-taxonomy/stockholm-university/)
- [Linköping University](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-associate-taxonomy/linkoping-university/)
- [Umeå University](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-associate-taxonomy/umea-university/)
- [Luleå University of Technology](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-associate-taxonomy/lulea-university-of-technology/)

## Categories

- [WWSC Academy](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/wwsc-academy/)
- [WWSC workshop](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/wwsc-workshop/)
- [Thesis defence](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/thesis-defence/)
- [Docent lecture](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/docent-lecture/)
- [Treesearch Scientific Session](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/treesearch-scientific-session/)
- [Treesearch Insight](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/treesearch-insight/)
- [Conference](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/conference/)
- [Treesearch and WWSC virtual conference series](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/treesearch-and-wwsc-virtual-conference-series/)
- [Webinar](https://wwsc.se/wwsc-event/webinar/)