Martin Olsen

Martin Olsen is a Researcher at Mid Sweden University's Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education (IMD) in Sundsvall, affiliated with the FSCN Research Centre. His work focuses on solid-state physics applications in energy harvesting through triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), with significant contributions to sustainable material implementations and human-body-integrated systems.

His academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Engineering Physics (2019), Mid Sweden University
• Licentiate in Engineering Physics (2012), Mid Sweden University
• MSc in Engineering Physics (2002), Umeå University
• Technical Program (1991), Wargentinskolan, Östersund

Olsen's research centers on advancing TENG technology through innovative material science and device engineering. His work spans fundamental investigations of triboelectric mechanisms to practical implementations like wastepaper-based harvesters and plant-skin nanogenerators. Key focus areas include:

• Maximizing power density through novel composites (graphene oxide/nylon) and structural designs
• Developing sustainable TENGs using biodegradable materials (cellulose, plant skins)
• Exploring human-body triboelectricity for motion sensing and human-computer interfaces
• Addressing scalability challenges in large-area energy harvesting systems

Publication trends reveal evolving sophistication in TENG research, shifting from basic device physics (2010-2018) toward high-impact applications in sustainable energy (2019-2023) and comprehensive materials reviews (2022). Recent work emphasizes practical power density improvements (300 W/m² in cellulose systems) and dynamic electrostatic field utilization (2025).

Within the FSCN Research Centre, Olsen collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects bridging nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainable engineering, particularly through his work on the DRIVE project and nanogenerator development.