Daniel Primetzhofer

Daniel Primetzhofer is a Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University, where he also serves as Director of the Tandem Laboratory within the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology. His research focuses on understanding physical processes in energy materials for applications such as smart windows, hydrogen in solids & nanoelectronics, using energetic ion beams as his preferred probes for materials analysis and modification.

His research interests span Energy Materials, Smart Windows, Hydrogen in Solids, Nanoelectronics, In-situ Analysis, In-operando Analysis, Non-adiabatic Electronic Phenomena, and Ion Beam Analysis. Dr. Primetzhofer's work bridges fundamental physics of ion-matter interactions with practical applications in energy materials and nanotechnology. He studies both applied aspects like smart window technologies and fundamental phenomena such as non-adiabatic electronic processes.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on advanced materials characterization using ion beam techniques. His research spans thin film technologies, hydrogen storage materials, photochromic systems, magnetic metamaterials, and development of novel ion beam analysis methodologies. A significant portion of his work focuses on understanding ion-matter interactions at fundamental levels while applying these insights to practical materials engineering problems.

As Director of the Tandem Laboratory, Dr. Primetzhofer oversees a facility that provides critical ion beam-based research tools serving diverse scientific fields from basic physics to life sciences. The laboratory supports numerous research projects through its advanced capabilities in ion beam analysis, materials modification, and in-situ characterization.