At the research centre Fibre Science and Communication Network (FSCN) we offer a Master by Research programme in Chemical Engineering with a bioenergy specialisation. The Master by Research programme targets those who are highly motivated to develop skills and knowledge for a future career in academic, industrial or public R&D. This is also an excellent preparation for doctoral studies.

Master by Research (MBR) is a programme where you as a student will be a member of a research group and carry out research closely supervised by a professor and other members of the group. You will have your own projects, which will be part of the group research efforts. After two years this will lead to your Master's thesis.

Master by Research – Organic chemistry

The research is mainly focused on semiochemicals as kairomones and pheromones used for chemical communication by pests on forests and crops. But, focus is also on exploring synthetic methods for organic compounds with a desired function. The research in Eco-Chemistry at Mid Sweden University can shortly be presented as three research areas:

• Analysis, synthesis and extraction of natural products and investigation of their use in environmentally friendly protection of plants, trees and wood from moose, deer, vole, insects and wood decaying fungi.
• Design and synthesis of environmentally friendly organic compounds with a desired function as for example semiochemicals or separable and recyclable complexing agents.
• Structure elucidation and bioactivity of natural compounds.

We are looking for students with strong knowledge in our research areas. If you have shown excellent results in your bachelor studies and are self-motivated to further specialize academically, this is an opportunity for you.

More Information and Contact

If you are interested in MBR at FSCN please contact Prof. Erik Hedenström. E-post erik.hedenstrom@miun.se or telephone 060-148729.