Øyvind Skreiberg

Dr. Øyvind Skreiberg is Chief Scientist of Stationary Bioenergy at SINTEF in Trondheim, Norway and holds a doctoral degree in thermal conversion of biomass from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. He has 30 years' experience in the field and has worked and published on a number of bioenergy topics. He is active in international networks as IEA Bioenergy, EERA Bioenergy and RHC-ETIP as well as biocarbon/biochar networks.

Education

1997 Dr.ing., Thermal Energy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
1992 M.Sc., Thermal Energy, Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH)
1990 B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Østfold Polytechnic School

Competence and research areas

Present research activities and fields of interest:
- Fundamentals of thermochemical conversion processes
- Fundamental and applied experimental work
- Biomass heat and power
- Small-scale combustion units; Stoves for low-energy houses
- Emissions from combustion
- Chemical kinetics, with special focus on fuel-NO_x
- Torrefaction (dry and wet)
- Pyrolysis and carbonization (for fuel, reductant and alternative uses)
- Techno-economics, value chains, sustainability
- Renewable heating and cooling