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Luca Peretti is an Associate Professor in Electric Machines and Drives at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems. He works as a researcher in the EMD (Electric Machines and Drives) group and serves as Partner Director for KTH's strategic partnership with ABB. Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2005) from University of Udine, Ph.D. from University of Padova (2008) Professional Experience: Postdoc at University of Padova (2009-2010), Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research (2010-2018), Associate Professor at KTH (2018-present) His research focuses on: Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines Multiphase drive systems Sensorless control algorithms Loss segregation in drive systems Condition monitoring of industrial and transportation applications Recent publications demonstrate expertise in variable phase-pole machines, harmonic plane decomposition, predictive control algorithms, and advanced modeling of permanent magnet motors. Key application areas include transportation electrification, wind energy systems, and industrial drive technologies. Scientific roles include: Associate Editor, IET Electric Power Applications Journal (2019-present) Theme Co-Leader, Swedish Electromobility Center (2020-present) Member, IEEE (2021-present) and IET (2006-present) He leads the strategic partnership with ABB and contributes to doctoral program committees at University of Padova.

• Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines
• Multiphase drives
• Sensorless control
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Filip Johnsson is a Full Professor in Energy Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, where he leads research on measures to reduce the climate impact of the energy system. His work addresses both technical issues regarding electricity and heat production and how the entire energy system can be transformed by 2050 through technical-economic studies. Professor Johnsson's research spans multiple critical areas in the transition to sustainable energy systems: Energy Systems Analysis: Comprehensive modeling of energy systems to identify cost-effective pathways for decarbonization Industrial Decarbonization: Electrification of energy-intensive industries and carbon capture technologies Renewable Energy Integration: Grid stability, storage needs, and system flexibility with high shares of variable renewables Transportation Electrification: Real-world EV usage patterns and infrastructure requirements Fluidized Bed Technology: Advanced combustion and carbon capture processes Energy Policy: Critical analysis of Swedish and European climate policies and implementation strategies Johnsson's extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical, implementable solutions for deep decarbonization across multiple sectors. His recent work shows increasing emphasis on industrial decarbonization pathways, grid integration challenges with high renewable shares, and critical evaluation of policy mechanisms. The research often employs technical-economic modeling approaches, combining engineering analysis with economic evaluation to identify cost-optimal pathways for climate mitigation. Professor Johnsson actively engages with Swedish energy policy debates, contributing to public discourse through newspaper articles and government reports. His work frequently addresses the practical implementation challenges of Sweden's ambitious climate goals, particularly regarding industrial decarbonization and grid infrastructure requirements.

• Energy Systems
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Carbon Capture and Storage
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Cheuk Wai Tai is a Senior Staff Researcher at Stockholm University's Department of Environmental and Materials Chemistry since 2009. He manages the transmission electron microscopes and sample preparation equipment at the Electron Microscopy Center and serves as Section Editor for the Journal of Electronic Materials. His work focuses on quantitative structure characterization in functional materials research, particularly within nanoscience and nanotechnology contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2004 M.Phil. in Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2001 M.Sc. in Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998 B.Sc. (Hons) in Engineering Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1997 Dip. in Mechanical Engineering (Computer Aided Engineering), Institute of Vocational Education (formerly Haking Wong Technical Institute), Hong Kong, 1992 His research centers on structure-property relationships in functional materials through advanced electron microscopy techniques. Current specializations include Pair Distribution Function (ePDF) & Diffuse Scattering, Energy Materials characterization, and EM sample preparation methodology development. The group maintains strong focus on translating structural data into functional performance metrics for nanomaterials. Recent publications (2013-2019) demonstrate consistent emphasis on electron microscopy applications for energy storage materials (batteries, photocatalysts) and functional ceramics. Key trends include structural disorder analysis in piezoelectrics, development of quantitative TEM methods like SUePDF, and nanoscale characterization of electrocatalyst surface phases. His work bridges materials chemistry with advanced imaging techniques. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of The Royal Microscopical Society (U.K.) Senior Member of IEEE Marie Curie Fellowship (2007-2009) from European Commission Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship (2003/2004) from Hong Kong S.A.R. Government He teaches Solid State Chemistry (KZ7003) and leads Introduction to Analytical Electron Microscopy (KZ8009), having previously taught Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (KZ8010) before 2011. Major grants supporting his work include: "Quantitative structural characterisation using 3D electron-based pair distribution function" (Swedish Research Council) "A Multidimensional Toolkit for Modern Electron Microscopy" (Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research) "Mitigating Ni-rich Li-ion cathode side-reactions" (Swedish Energy Agency, Co-applicant) He leads the Cheuk-Wai Tai group within Stockholm University's chemistry department and oversees operations at the Electron Microscopy Center, where his team develops and applies advanced characterization techniques for functional materials research.

• Structure-Property Relationships
• Functional Materials
• Electron Microscopy
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Professor Göran Broström works at the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg . His research focuses on physical oceanography, marine turbulence, tidal energy systems, and biophysical processes in marine ecosystems. Current research themes include methane emissions from ocean infrastructure, turbulence in tidal flows, and wave-current interactions He utilizes advanced numerical modeling (e.g., Large Eddy Simulation, Bayesian inversion) and field observations Recent publications emphasize climate impacts (methane plumes), tidal energy innovations, and marine ecological connectivity His work appears in high-impact journals like Nature , Molecular Ecology , and Frontiers in Marine Science . Collaborative projects span oceanographic modeling, environmental monitoring, and marine renewable energy. No specific student advising information appears in the provided text.

• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Turbulence and Current Dynamics
• Tidal Energy and Renewable Resources
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Xiongfei Wang is a Visiting Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, and a Digital Futures Fellow. He holds academic leadership roles, including Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and chairs in IEEE committees. His research focuses on power electronics systems, stability analysis, and data-driven approaches for energy systems. Previously, he served as a Professor at Aalborg University (2009–2022). His work addresses challenges in power system stability, converter dynamics, and renewable integration. He leads projects like 'Machine Learning for Dynamics Analysis of Power Electronic Systems,' aiming to enhance grid resilience through AI-driven methods. Notable awards include IEEE Fellow (2023), Isao Takahashi Award (2022), and multiple best paper awards. Wang collaborates extensively, organizing conferences and editing journals. His research spans power electronics, grid stability, and smart grid technologies, with a focus on practical applications in energy transition.

• Power Electronics
• Power System Stability
• Data-Driven Control
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Yu Xia is a Post Doc at the Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, Sweden. He is affiliated with the Tom Willhammar Research Group, focusing on advanced electron microscopy and diffraction techniques for structural characterization of materials. PhD (2019–2023) from a joint program between the University of Birmingham (UK) and the Southern University of Science and Technology (China). Research emphasizes fabrication of metallic nanoparticles with non-equilibrium structures and shapes using gas-phase condensation and thermal shock methods. Specializes in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), in-situ heating experiments, and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) for nanoparticle analysis. Current work prioritizes 4DSTEM imaging for electron beam-sensitive materials and Python-based post-processing of electron microscopy datasets. Yu Xia's research spans Materials Science , Nanotechnology , and Electrocatalysis , with applications in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution , graphene composites , and advanced electron microscopy techniques . His work often integrates computational image processing with structural characterization to optimize material properties. Publications highlight innovations in heterostructure engineering , metallic alloy catalysts , and electron beam-sensitive material imaging . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Yu Xia's technical expertise includes Python scripting for image analysis, in-situ electron microscopy , and multifunctional graphene-based materials .

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Electron Microscopy
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Niklas Hedin is a Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at Stockholm University . His research group specializes in developing advanced materials for environmental and energy applications, with a particular focus on CO₂ capture technologies , green material synthesis , and biochar-based solutions for pollution mitigation and sustainable resource utilization. Professor at Department of Chemistry Head of Department Stockholm University affiliation The research spans from fundamental molecular spectroscopy studies to industrial-scale applications . Key projects include the use of activated limestone for Baltic Sea eutrophication control, colloidal porous liquids for energy-efficient carbon capture, and engineered biochars for dual environmental remediation and agricultural applications. Recent publications highlight 2025 breakthroughs in aminated cellulose aerogels , graphene oxide composites for direct air capture , and ultrasound-assisted hydrogen peroxide synthesis . These works demonstrate Hedin's commitment to multiscale material engineering combining experimental validation with computational modeling. The group includes several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working on specialized aspects of material synthesis and environmental application. His team actively collaborates with industrial partners and government agencies to translate laboratory findings into real-world solutions for sustainable chemistry and climate change mitigation .

• Green material synthesis
• Materials for Energy
• Materials for Environment
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Jiayin Yuan is a Professor of Materials Chemistry at Stockholm University, Department of Chemistry. He leads the Jiayin Yuan Research Group, focusing on functional polymers and carbons for environmental and energy applications. His work emphasizes sustainable materials, including porous polymers, carbon membranes, and energy storage systems. He holds an ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) and previously an ERC Starting Grant (2014), and directs the Stockholm Material Hub. His research spans CO2 capture, catalysis, and nanomaterials for renewable energy. He has held academic positions at Clarkson University (USA) and the Max Planck Institute (Germany), with a PhD from Germany (2009). Education: Bachelor's in Chemistry, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2002) Master's in Chemistry, Germany (2004) PhD in Chemistry, Germany (2009) Research Interests: Synthesis of functional polymers, carbon materials, and their applications in environmental sustainability and energy. Current projects include CO2 capture via porous liquids, biomass-derived fertilizers, and bijel membranes for energy storage. Grants & Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) ERC Starting Grant (2014) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2018) Advising & Labs: Supervises multiple PhD students and postdocs. His group collaborates on advanced materials for energy and environmental challenges. The Stockholm Material Hub (stockholmmaterial.com) fosters interdisciplinary research in materials science.

• Materials Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Carbon Materials
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Rafael Guedez Mata is a Researcher at the Energy Department of KTH Royal Institute of Technology , specializing in techno-economic modeling for energy conversion and storage technologies. He holds a PhD from KTH and completed an executive program in Management and Leadership at MIT Sloan. His research focuses on optimizing solar power plants, thermal energy storage, and supercritical CO₂ systems, with projects funded by the EU, Swedish Energy Agency, and industry partners. As a Principal Investigator (PI), he leads high-impact projects such as SOLARSCO2OL and SHARP-sCO₂, advancing hybrid solar and supercritical CO₂ technologies. He has supervised over 60 MSc theses and received the PhD Supervisor of the Year 2021 award. He teaches courses like Large Scale Solar Power (MJ2500) and Energy Storage Technology (MJ2386) , and is Deputy Director of the Sustainable Energy Engineering MSc program. His professional roles extend beyond academia: he co-founded Europe Power Solutions , advises firms like Naventus Corporate Finance and Odqa Renewable Energy Technologies , and previously worked at SolarReserve and Total’s Solar Energy division. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions. Key technical contributions include optimizing hybrid solar-PV plants, power-to-ammonia systems, and thermal storage integration. His publications (80+ papers) address system design, economic modeling, and climate resilience. Current projects include decarbonizing industrial sectors via power-to-heat systems and assessing environmental impacts of stationary batteries.

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Storage Systems
• Thermal Power Generation
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Professor Klas Tybrandt leads the Soft Electronics group at Linköping University's Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE), focusing on stretchable materials and bioelectronics integration with the human body. He holds a Master's (2007) and PhD (2012) from LiU, followed by postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich (2013-2014). Promoted to Professor in 2024, he oversees the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC), WISE, and AFM initiatives. His work spans Stretchable batteries Neural interfaces Organic thermoelectrics and has earned awards like the ERC Consolidator Grant (2023) and Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2022). His research emphasizes sustainable materials and energy harvesting. Education: PhD in Organic Bioelectronics (LiU, 2012) ETH Zurich Postdoc (2013-2014) Research interests include soft electronics and biohybrid systems , with breakthroughs in gold nanowire electrodes and stretchable electrofluid batteries . Over 70 peer-reviewed articles and 7 patents underscore his contributions to organic electronics. Grants & Funding: ERC Consolidator Grant (€2M) Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (SEK 36M) Labs/Teams: Head of Soft Electronics group (LOE), active in WWSC and WISE consortia.

• Soft Electronics
• Bioelectronics
• Organic Electronics
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Simon Harvey is a Professor in Energy Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and over two decades of academic leadership, he focuses on industrial energy systems optimization and sustainable process integration. PhD from Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College (1994) Assistant Professor at Chalmers (1997-2011) Full Professor since 2011 His research spans : Energy efficiency in chemical processes Biomass-based industrial energy systems Biorefinery techno-economics Climate impact assessment methodologies Energy market scenario modeling Recent publications demonstrate expertise in carbon capture integration, heat recovery optimization, and biomass utilization for negative emission technologies. Collaborative work emphasizes cross-sectoral energy synergies and uncertainty analysis in industrial retrofits. Key trends include: Decarbonization of pulp/refinery operations Hybrid electric/steam generation systems Excess heat valorization in district heating Process flexibility under uncertain parameters

• Energy efficiency analysis of industrial chemical processes
• Rational use of biomass in industrial energy systems
• Process integration and techno-economic analysis of biorefinery concepts
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Feng Gao is a Professor of Optoelectronics at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, and leads the Electronic and Photonic Materials (EFM) division. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and materials science. His work focuses on organic semiconductors and metal halide perovskites for sustainable energy technologies. His research interests include: Organic and perovskite solar cells with high efficiency and recyclability Perovskite LEDs for next-generation lighting and displays Electrically pumped perovskite lasers Flexible and lead-free perovskite materials for X-ray detection and information storage Sustainable materials design with full lifecycle consideration His recent publications reveal a strong focus on improving device stability, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing energy conversion efficiency in optoelectronic systems. Trends in his work show a shift toward circular economy principles, green manufacturing, and multifunctional materials. His research has been published in top journals including Nature , Science , Nature Energy , and Advanced Materials . Scientific awards received: Göran Gustafsson Prize in Physics ERC Consolidator and Starting Grants Wallenberg Scholar (2024) SSF Future Research Leader (2020) Tage Erlander Prize (2020) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2017) Lisa Meitner Grant for Israel-Swedish Collaboration Feng Gao has secured significant research funding from the European Research Council (ERC), the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (SEK 31 million for flexible X-ray technology), Swedish Research Council (VR), Swedish Energy Agency, FORMAS, Vinnova, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. He actively mentors PhD and postdoctoral researchers, including Max Karlsson and Huotian Zhang, and fosters international collaborations with institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Oxford, and Zhejiang University. His group emphasizes both scientific excellence and career development, supporting exchanges with leading global labs. He leads a dynamic research team within the Advanced Functional Materials (AFM) environment at IFM, working on groundbreaking projects such as fully recyclable solar cells, touch-sensitive LED displays, and perovskite-based random number generators for quantum communication. The group is also building new experimental infrastructure, including advanced labs for optoelectronic materials synthesis and characterization.

• Optoelectronics
• Organic Semiconductors
• Perovskite Solar Cells
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Angela Sasic Kalagasidis is a Professor and Department Head at Chalmers University of Technology , leading the Building Physics research group. She serves as a board member of the Moisture Center at Lund University of Technology , contributing to interdisciplinary research in building science. Building Physics Heat and Mass Transfer Energy Efficiency Moisture Safety Indoor VOC Emissions Climate Change Adaptation Her recent publications focus on aerogel-based materials for insulation, urban heat island mitigation , and thermal energy storage systems . Key methodologies include CFD simulations , field testing , and life cycle assessment frameworks . Research trends show emphasis on: Advanced computational tools for hygrothermal analysis Integration of phase change materials in building systems Climate resilience in building envelopes Optimization of ventilation and moisture control

• Building Physics
• Numerical Modeling
• Heat and Mass Transfer
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Carl-Mikael Zetterling is a Professor and Head of Department at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (ICT) and the Electronics and Embedded Systems department. His research focuses on process technology and device design for high-temperature, high-power silicon carbide (SiC) electronics, expanding into SiC-based analog and integrated circuits. He has authored over 300 publications, including books on SiC process technology and plagiarism prevention. Dr. Zetterling has held leadership roles such as Vice Dean of the School of ICT (2013–2017) and teacher representative on KTH's faculty board. He has collaborated internationally at Stanford University, Kyoto University, and Kyoto Institute of Technology. His work addresses applications in extreme environments, including Venus exploration and fusion reactor monitoring, with a focus on radiation tolerance and thermal resilience. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in wide bandgap semiconductors, gamma irradiation effects on SiC devices, and high-temperature integrated circuits. His articles span structural health monitoring with machine learning, novel SiC diode designs, and radiation-hardened electronics. Key contributions include advancements in self-aligned contacts, trench MOSFETs, and compact modeling for extreme conditions. While no formal awards are listed, his roles in technical program committees (TMS Electronic Materials Conference, IEEE SISC Conference) and editorial work demonstrate significant academic service. He teaches courses ranging from digital design to high-temperature electronics, overseeing degree projects in embedded systems, communication, and nanotechnology.

• Process Technology
• Device Design
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) Electronics
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Professor Ahmed Hemani is a faculty member at the Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. He holds the role of PI for the project 'New Chip Architectures for Industrial Vision' and leads research in reconfigurable computing, memristor-based systems, and hardware acceleration for AI and edge computing. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical VLSI design and embedded systems development. He actively contributes to cross-disciplinary initiatives at Digital Futures, a joint center with Stockholm University and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden focused on digital innovation. His research emphasizes scalable FPGA/HPC architectures, low-power neuromorphic systems, and optimization techniques for custom silicon solutions. Current projects include a Lego-inspired edge AI framework and memristor-driven MIMO acceleration. Teaching responsibilities span advanced courses in SOC design, digital system verification, and embedded systems. He supervises advanced-level degree projects across computer engineering and ICT innovation specializations, emphasizing hands-on hardware-software co-design methodologies. Recent publications highlight innovations in memristor applications, FPGA-based acceleration, and reconfigurable architectures for neural networks and bioinformatics. His work addresses challenges in dark silicon utilization, energy-efficient computation, and high-performance embedded systems.

• Computer Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Hardware Acceleration
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