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Dr. Markus Nordlund

PhD in Fluid Mechanics, MSc in Engineering Physics

Chief Scientific Advisor

Markus Nordlund holds an MSc in Engineering Physics and a PhD in Fluid Mechanics from Luleå University of Technology in Sweden.

He has over 20 years of experience in fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, aerosol and combustion science, and computational modeling, and has published numerous articles in international scientific journals.

Since 2008, Markus has held various positions at Philip Morris International (PMI), where he has used his expertise in aerosol physics, thermochemistry, combustion science, and computational modeling in the development, assessment, research, and communications of PMI smoke-free products. After having led PMI’s Scientific & Medical Affairs activities, Markus has held such roles as Global Head of Life Sciences Special Projects, Global Head of Strategic Scientific Initiatives, and Global Head of Combustion & Product Science, and was representing Life Sciences in numerous global strategic initiatives related to PMI smoke-free products.

Currently, in his Chief Scientific Advisor role, Markus helps build the Litigation and Investigations team’s scientific fluency, provide support on case-specific and project-specific matters, and serve as a scientific liaison to other functions, including External Affairs, Life Sciences, Product, and Scientific Engagement.

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