Jonas Weissenrieder

Jonas Weissenrieder is a Professor in the Department of Physics of Light and Matter at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm. His academic roles include teaching and coordinating courses such as Analytical Methods and Instruments, Degree Project in Applied Physics, and Basic Physics. He actively contributes to research in surface chemistry, catalysis, and ultrafast electron microscopy, focusing on material dynamics, energy materials, and nanotechnology.

His research interests span surface reactions, plasmonic phenomena, and energy storage systems. Notable contributions include studies on catalytic mechanisms (e.g., naphthalene decomposition on Fe surfaces), ultrafast spin dynamics, and MXene-based supercapacitors. He utilizes advanced techniques like ultrafast electron microscopy (UEM) and time-resolved spectroscopy to investigate material behavior at atomic and nanoscales.

Dr. Weissenrieder’s work bridges fundamental physics and applied materials science, with applications in renewable energy, aerospace propulsion, and magnetic materials. His recent publications highlight innovations in nanomaterials, phase transitions, and high-pressure phenomena, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry.