Johan Bengtsson
About Johan Bengtsson
Johan Bengtsson is a Founding Partner at JGB Moptima, LLC and has served as an Accelerator Physicist at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin since 2020. His extensive career includes roles at various prestigious institutions, such as Brookhaven National Laboratory and Diamond Light Source, and he holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics.
Work at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin
Johan Bengtsson has been working as an Accelerator Physicist at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development and optimization of accelerator technologies. His work contributes to advancements in scientific research and applications in various fields. The position allows him to leverage his extensive background in accelerator physics and systems engineering.
Previous Experience at Diamond Light Source
Before joining Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Johan Bengtsson served as a Senior Scientist at Diamond Light Source from 2017 to 2020. His role involved conducting research and development in the field of synchrotron radiation. This position was located at the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire, U.K., where he contributed to the facility's scientific output.
Education and Expertise
Johan Bengtsson holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Lund University and a PhD in Applied Physics with a focus on accelerator physics from Lund University, MAX-Lab, Sweden. He also completed postgraduate studies in Mathematics and Systems Analysis at Aalto University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in accelerator physics and complex systems.
Career Background
Johan Bengtsson has a diverse career spanning multiple institutions and roles. He worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory as a Senior Staff Scientist for 11 years and held positions at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Jefferson Lab as Staff Scientist. His experience also includes roles at CellNet Data Systems and Paul Scherrer Institut, showcasing his versatility in both academic and commercial environments.
Achievements and Skills
Johan Bengtsson possesses skills in leading the development, simulation, modeling, and control of complex non-linear systems. His experience includes working in extreme environments, such as the South Pole, demonstrating adaptability. He has also been involved with entrepreneurial startups, indicating his ability to thrive in dynamic project settings. His international track record spans academia, commercial, and government projects.