Carl-Fredrik Mandenius Editor & Author

Professor Carl-Fredrik Mandenius is head of the Division of Biotechnology at Linkoping University in Sweden. His main research interests include biochemical and bio-production engineering, bioprocess monitoring and control, stem cell technology, and biosensor technology. He was a director for process R&D at Pharmacia AB and has coordinated several EU networks on hESC-derived models for drug testing.

Professor Mats Björkman is head of the Division of Assembly Technology at Linkoping University in Sweden. His main research interests include design and operation of flexible manufacturing systems and equipment. He has also been involved in research that has developed from traditional mechanical industries to include areas such as electronic manufacturing and manufacturing of biotech equipment, as well as pharmaceutical products.