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Markus Nilsson is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Division of Engineering Geology within the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University. His research focuses on nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring of civil engineering structures, with particular expertise in advanced ultrasonic techniques for detecting early-stage corrosion in concrete-embedded steel components.
He earned his doctoral degree from Lund University in 2024, completing a thesis titled "Nonlinear Ultrasonic Evaluation for Corrosion Assessment of Steel Plates Embedded in Concrete". His educational background includes advanced studies in engineering geology and applied mechanics.
Nilsson's primary research interests lie in the application of nonlinear ultrasonic methods for structural health monitoring. He investigates wave propagation phenomena, including harmonic generation and wave modulation, to detect and quantify corrosion in steel plates encased in concrete, especially in nuclear power plant containment structures. His work aims to enhance the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure through innovative non-destructive evaluation techniques.
His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on nonlinear ultrasonics for corrosion assessment in concrete-embedded steel. The research employs both linear and nonlinear evaluation approaches, with applications in nuclear infrastructure. Key contributions include the development of imaging techniques and the analysis of sidebands for early damage detection, addressing challenges in aging structures.
Nilsson serves as an Assistant Supervisor for a doctoral project on non-destructive testing of glass at Lund University. He is the Principal Investigator for multiple research projects funded by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, Swedish Energy Agency, and Energiforsk AB. These projects target non-destructive methods for nuclear power plant components, digital twins for reactor containment, and corrosion detection in embedded steel plates.
