Mohamed Jebrane

I am a Senior Researcher at the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), working within the Department of Sustainable Materials and Packaging in Stockholm. My research focuses on the development of bio‑based, functional, and durable materials, with particular emphasis on wood modification, bio‑composites, and energy‑efficient building materials.
I hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Bordeaux and have an interdisciplinary background spanning polymer materials, materials engineering, and lignocellulosic chemistry. Before joining RISE, I spent more than a decade at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), where I was appointed Associate Professor (Docent) in Technology at the Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology.
My research expertise includes chemical and physical modification of wood, bio‑based phase change materials for thermal energy storage, wood durability and protection, and sustainable alternatives to conventional preservatives and coatings. I have been closely involved in the development of innovative bio‑based building materials aimed at improving energy efficiency, durability, and circularity.
I have authored and co‑authored numerous peer‑reviewed scientific publications in leading international journals and have coordinated or contributed to a wide range of national and European research projects funded by organizations such as Vinnova, Formas, Energiforsk, Horizon Europe, and CETPartnership. My work bridges fundamental research and industrial application and is often conducted in close collaboration with industry, standardization bodies, and international research partners.
In addition to my research activities, I have extensive experience supervising PhD candidates and postgraduate researchers, teaching at both undergraduate and doctoral levels, and serving as a reviewer for several international scientific journals. I am also actively involved in international research networks and standardization work related to wood protection and bio‑based materials.