Per Olof Fahlén

Background

Fahlén, Per Olof was born on May 6, 1947 in Vasteras, Sweden. Son of Nilstorsten and Ann Margret Fahlén.

Education

Master of Science, Royal University of Technology, Stockholm, 1972. Technology License, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1994. Doctor of Philosophy, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1996.

Doctor of Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1998.

Career

Design engineer Cewe-Selfa, Nyhoping, Sweden, 1972—1973. Research and development engineer Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget, Vasteras, Sweden, 1973—1976. Head flow lab Swedish National Test and Research, Boras, 1976—1979, head weights and measures, 1981—1984, head Research and Development quality, 1984—2001.

Head Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Chalmers University of Technology, since 2001. Project leader, coordinator international research and technical standardization activities. Warrant officer Special Service Swedish armed forces, 1967-1968.

Achievements

• Per Olof Fahlén has been listed as a noteworthy engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Society of Heating, Swedish Society Refrigeration, Swedish Society Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, International Institute Refrigeration (national representative committee).

Interests

• Motorcycling, literature, languages.

Connections

Married Kersten Anna Birgitta, May 28, 1976. Children: Peter, Kristina.