Fredrik Lundell

Professor in Experimental Fluid Mechanics

Head of the department of Engineering Mechanics

I work with fluid physics from theory to applications. The problems I address range from fundamental problems such as how particles move in different flows to novel assembly techniques for biobased materials that utilises this understanding (more info via links to the right). Originally a fairly pure experimentalist, I now combine theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches to develop new knowledge. Experimental techniques that I use include synchrotron radiation, optical coherence tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Teaching and learning has always been a special interest. In particular, I have worked on the integration of interactive teaching methods, open projects and online material to achieve deeper learning and increased interest in the material.

Education

1998 Master in Engineering Physics (KTH)

2003 PhD in Fluid Mechanics (KTH)

2008 Docent in Fluid Physics (KTH)

Professional History

1998-2003 PhD student ("Excellenstjänst"; KTH)

2003-2004 Ingenieur de Postdoc (Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives; Grenoble, France)

2004-2006 Researcher (KTH)

2006-2010 Research associate (KTH)

2010-2017 Associate professor (KTH)

2017-         Professor in Experimental Fluid Mechanics (50 % 2017-2018; KTH)

2017-2018 Head of Learning in STEM (50 %, Department of Learning, KTH)

Appointments at KTH

2012-2016 Program director for the Vehicle Engineering program

2016-2017 Director of the Odqvist laboratory

2017-         Permanent member in the board for investigations of suspected breaches against good research practice

2020-         Head of department, Engineering Mechanics

Boards and committees

2020-2022 Board member CCGEX: Competence Center for Gas Exchange

2020-         Board member KTH Space Center

2020-         Board member The Bert Bolin Center for Climate Research (2020- )

2023-         Board member SARC: Swedish Aerospace Research Center

2023-         Board member MMD: Center for Material Mechanics and Design (2023- )

2025-2028 Member of the Committee for Engineering Sciences, Swedish Research Council  (VR)       

Awards

1998 Excellenstjänst, KTH

2011 Göran Gustafsson's award for young scientists (smaller price)

2011 Teacher of the year, THS (Student union of KTH)

2012 Åforsks price for excellent contributions to engineering education

2015 Price to young researchers from The Lars Thunholm's foundation for scientific research

2022 Teacher of the year, Civil engineering chapter of the student union

2026 The Borelius medal

Entrepeneurial activity

CelluXtreme AB: co-founder and senior technical advisor

Vaja AB: technical advisor

Present PhD students

Gusten Isfeldt

Previous PhD students

Dr. Kasra Amini

Dr. Martin Leskovec

Dr. Saeed Davoodi

Dr. Krishne Gowda V.

Dr. Mathias Kvick

Docent Tomas Rosèn

Associate Professor Gabriele Bellani

Dr. Allan Carlsson

Professor Outi Tammisola

Dr. Feng Zhang

Dr. Afshin Abbasi-Hosseini

Dr. Karl Håkansson

Dr. Ugis Lacis

Dr. Zeinab Moradi Nour

Dr. Nitesh Mittal

Dr. Sagar Zade

Dr. Susumu Yada

Dr. Ahmad Reza Motezakker

Dr. Sofia Saoncella