Fred Manelius

Fred Manelius is a Senior Research Scientist at Kemira since December 2011, specializing in surface and colloid chemistry and working on defoamers. Concurrently, Fred serves as a Glass Fibre and Surface & Colloid Chemist Specialist at MiCri Oy, providing consulting services in sizing chemistry, recipes, and the development of new reinforcement products. Previous experience includes roles as a Diving Instructor at Sea Safety Scandinavia and Nousu ry, and a Product Development Manager at Ahlstrom Glassfibre Oy, where responsibilities included leading product development for reinforced plastics. Fred's academic background includes a M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry from Åbo Akademi University, complemented by research positions focused on surface and colloid science. Fred has also conducted investigations as a visiting researcher at the University of Western Ontario.