Lars Nyborg

Lars Nyborg is a Professor of Surface Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology, where he leads the Powder and Surface Engineering research group and serves as the leader of Chalmers' area of strength Production. He is also one of the research leaders of MCR and maintains strong connections with industry through collaborative research projects.

Dr. Nyborg was educated in Gothenburg and received his PhD in 1987. His academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to materials science and manufacturing engineering.

Nyborg's research focuses on surface engineering, powder metallurgy, and the integration of materials and manufacturing engineering. His work spans cutting processing, high-strength materials, and additive manufacturing technologies. He has been instrumental in developing scientific collaboration with industry, particularly in powder metallurgy applications. His research group investigates novel processing routes for powder-based materials, surface modification techniques, and the relationship between manufacturing processes and material properties.

Analysis of Professor Nyborg's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on additive manufacturing technologies, particularly laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition. His work addresses critical challenges in metal AM including surface roughness, defect formation, powder reuse, and the development of novel alloys specifically tailored for additive processes. There is also significant focus on surface engineering solutions like low-temperature carburizing for improved material performance.

Professor Nyborg has received numerous scientific awards throughout his career:

• Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
• SKF/Chalmers Prize for his thesis (1988)
• First recipient of the Powder Technology Prize (1993)

Nyborg actively supervises research projects and students, with a strong emphasis on industry collaboration. His current projects include the PROENVIRO project SuSintPart, the MNT-ERA project TAILORSINT, and international collaborations through the Sino-Swedish Advanced Materials Exchange Center and the STINT Institutional Project with City University Hong Kong. He is deeply involved in European research networks focused on powder metallurgy.

Professor Nyborg leads the Powder and Surface Engineering research group at Chalmers, which maintains strong connections with both academic institutions and industrial partners worldwide. The group participates in multiple international collaborations and is at the forefront of research in powder-based manufacturing technologies and surface engineering solutions.