Background
Ericsson, Bernt Olof was born on January 31, 1933 in Frösön, Jämtland, Sweden. Son of Olof Irenikus and Signe Birgitta (Johnson) Ericsson.
Ericsson, Bernt Olof was born on January 31, 1933 in Frösön, Jämtland, Sweden. Son of Olof Irenikus and Signe Birgitta (Johnson) Ericsson.
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1956. Doctor of Science, Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1962.
Laboratory manager, Fors Company Pulp Mills, Köpmanholmen, 1957-1959; research engineer, Swedish Forest Products Laboratory, Stockholm, 1959-1962; postdoctoral fellow, U. Washington, Seattle, 1962-1964; senior chemical engineer, VBB AB, Stockholm, 1964-1977; principal engineer, VBB AB, Stockholm, 1977-1980; chief engineer, VBB AB, Stockholm, since 1980. Associate professor Royal Institute Technology, Stockholm, 1965-1975. Lecturer at conferences worldwide.
Member Swedish Association for Water (editorial committee 1969-1995), Swedish Association Chemical Engineers (committee board member 1979-1994), International Water Supply Association (committee board member 1982-1999), International Desalination Association (board directors 1978-1981).
Married Inger Rålin, September 3, 1966 (deceased November 29, 1991). Children: Mats, Jenny.