Matthias Feinaeugle

Matthias Feinaeugle is an Assistant Professor in Laser Processing at the University of Twente (Netherlands), specializing in laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) and additive manufacturing of functional materials under Dr. G.R.B.E Römer. Previously, he was a research fellow at the Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton (UK), focusing on laser-assisted microfabrication. He holds a PhD in Photonics (2014) and dual Master's degrees in Electronics Engineering and Telecommunications.

Education:

• PhD: Laser-induced forward transfer of intact, solid-phase inorganic materials (University of Southampton, 2014)
• MSc: Phosphorus-doped Amorphous Silicon Nitride Films (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain, 2008)
• Dipl.-Ing.: Electronics Engineering (Universität Stuttgart, Germany, 2008)

Research Interests:

• Thin film technology and laser-matter interaction
• 3D printing of functional materials (e.g., polymers, sapphire)
• Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) for medical and industrial applications
• Laser-assisted microfabrication for optoelectronic devices

Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes medical-grade polymer surface modification (e.g., cyclic olefin copolymer) and precise laser-based fabrication of microstructures in sapphire. Earlier studies explored LIFT for photonic devices and laser alloying for material enhancement. His contributions span photonics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.

Activities: Active in international conferences (2024: presentations on LIPSS, biocompatible polymers, and microfluidic sealing). Collaborations include institutions in Germany, Spain, and the UK. Media features highlight innovations in 3D printing of gold microstructures (2018).

Labs/Teams: Part of the University of Twente’s laser processing research group, focusing on industrial and biomedical applications of advanced laser techniques.