Christoffer Karlsson
About Christoffer Karlsson
Christoffer Karlsson is a Material Engineer specializing in Advanced Materials, currently employed at Northvolt since 2021. He has extensive experience in research and engineering, having worked at various institutions including Lunds universitet, Uppsala universitet, and Deakin University.
Work at Northvolt
Christoffer Karlsson currently serves as a Material Engineer in Advanced Materials at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021 in Västerås, Sweden. Prior to this, he worked as a Cell Design Engineer - Electrode at Northvolt from 2020 to 2021. His role involves developing advanced materials for battery technology, contributing to Northvolt's mission of creating sustainable battery solutions.
Education and Expertise
Christoffer Karlsson holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Uppsala University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in material engineering and battery technology.
Background in Research
Karlsson has extensive research experience, having worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lunds universitet from 2017 to 2019 and at Uppsala universitet from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Visiting Researcher at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, for seven months in 2015. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at WASEDA University in Tokyo, Japan, from 2015 to 2016. This diverse research background has contributed to his knowledge in advanced materials.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at Northvolt, Christoffer Karlsson gained valuable experience as a PhD Student at Uppsala universitet from 2010 to 2014. His work during this period laid the groundwork for his subsequent research and engineering roles. His professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing the field of material engineering, particularly in the context of battery technology.