Voices of OptiCept
Meet the people behind OptiCept's cutting-edge technology.
Behind OptiCept’s groundbreaking technology are people with vision, courage, and expertise. In this interview series, you’ll meet board members, researchers, partners, and other key individuals who together are shaping the future of sustainable food and plant processing.
Through their perspectives, you’ll gain unique insight into the company’s strategy, innovative strength, and drive to create real change – from the laboratory to the market.
Here, they share their thoughts on technology, business development, and future opportunities. Welcome to get to know the people behind OptiCept Technologies – and the passion that drives our journey toward a more sustainable and efficient world.
Carlos Fernandez
Board member
"OptiCept is on a very exciting journey. A journey of innovation, growth, and development."
As a member of the Board of Directors at OptiCept Technologies since 2024, Carlos Fernandez contributes extensive international experience from the food sector and a strong strategic profile. With a background in senior roles at JBT Corporation and assignments in sustainability consulting, he brings a global perspective and business-driven insights to the company’s continued development.
Ulf Hagman
Chairman
“OptiCept is one of the most exciting companies I’ve come across in my more than 40 years in business.”
As Chairman of the Board at OptiCept Technologies since 2021, Ulf Hagman leads the company with a focus on growth, commercialization, and sustainable innovation. With over 40 years in business and a background in agricultural and business economics, as well as extensive experience in executive roles within the technology and marketing sectors, he contributes both strategic perspective and entrepreneurial drive.
Petr Dejmek
Professor Emeritus
“PEF will, and is already on its way, to becoming standard equipment in the food industry.”
Professor Emeritus Petr Dejmek is a leading researcher in food technology and has played a central role in the development of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) – one of the technologies that form the basis of OptiCept.
During his long career at Lund University and through international research collaborations, Petr has contributed to several important scientific breakthroughs and practical innovations. His work has also resulted in more than 120 scientific publications, global visiting professorships, and several successful technology companies.
Federico Gomez
Professor - Lund university
"I believe PEF will contribute to a more resilient global food system."
Professor Federico Gómez is based at Lund University and has established himself as a leading researcher in the fields of food technology, plant biology, and biotechnology. His interdisciplinary research focuses on how methods such as electroporation and pulsed electric field (PEF) can be used to optimize food production, improve nutrient preservation, and increase energy efficiency.
Jeffrey Chang
CEO - FPS Food Process Solutions
Well, OptiCept has an amazing technology that we needed in our portfolio to be a total solutions provider in the industry, especially for the potato industry. So, it's really a match. It's not just a company partnership, it's a match.
Jeffrey Chang is the CEO of FPS, a partner of OptiCept in food processing. Through FPS, he helps drive solutions characterized by high efficiency, service, and rapid delivery capacity — key competitive advantages in technically complex markets. In the interview with OptiCept, he discusses his visions for the collaboration and how FPS works with product development, market introduction, and customer engagement to realize the potential of PEF technology.
Arash Sabet
CEO & Founder - Simply no waste
OptiCept’s PEF technology has enabled us to double our extraction rates compared to conventional technologies
Arash Sabet is the founder and CEO of Simply No Waste, an innovative company that transforms production side streams into valuable ingredients using advanced technology. In collaboration with OptiCept, he utilizes PEF technology (Pulsed Electric Field) to double the extraction rate compared to conventional methods — without compromising on quality.