Mats Eriksson

Mats Eriksson is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University’s Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM). He leads the Sensor and Actuator Systems (SAS) division’s research group focused on Chemical and Biosensor systems, integrating fundamental discoveries with real-world applications in collaboration with industry and societal partners.

Research Areas:

• Electronic tongues for drinking water monitoring
• Smart bandages with integrated sensors and drug delivery
• Laser-induced papertronics for flexible electronics
• Optical pathogen detection (E. coli)

Academic Leadership:

• Security Link Strategic Research Area steering committee (2010–present)
• DRICKS drinking water research platform management (2022–present)
• Former National Drinking Water R&D network member (2012–2015)
• Former Director of S-SENCE research center (2007–2011)

Teaching Contributions:

• Examiner/lecturer for 4,000+ students in physics courses
• Doctoral curriculum development and teaching innovations
• Doctoral-level supervision and examination