Krister Wiklund

Krister Wiklund is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Umeå University, Sweden, affiliated with the Biophysics and Biophotonics group. His research focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of physics, biology, and engineering, emphasizing applications in biophotonics, microbiology, and medical technology. He holds a recognized qualification as a university teacher, contributing to both research and education.

Key research areas include biofilm engineering, optical tweezers-based single-cell analysis, fluid dynamics of microbial systems, and development of advanced imaging and tracking technologies. His work involves 3D printing applications for bioreactors, biocompatible materials, and computational modeling of cellular interactions. Collaborative projects often bridge fundamental physics with clinical and industrial applications.

Publications highlight innovations such as the 3D-printed biofilm incubation platform, dynamic segmentation algorithms (DSeg), and MATLAB-based particle tracking software (UmUTracker). His contributions to understanding bacterial adhesion mechanics and spore resilience have advanced methodologies in microbiology and biotechnology.

Current affiliations include active participation in the Biophysics and Biophotonics research group at Umeå University, where he leads or co-leads projects involving cell mechanics, biomaterials, and diagnostic tools. His lab integrates experimental physics with biological systems, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.