Mikael Käll

Mikael Käll is a Professor of Nano- and Biophysics at Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on nano-optics, biophotonics, and plasmonic systems with applications in biosensors, nanorobotics, and optical manipulation. He leads a research group funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Research Interests:
His work spans optical antennas, metasurfaces, thermoplasmonic effects, and light-driven nanomotors. Key areas include surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), nano-optical force engineering, and quantum light-matter interactions. Current projects explore directional fluid control via laser-induced bubbles and synchronized nanorotor systems.

Grants & Funding:
- Swedish Research Council grants for plasmonic biosensors and nanomotor systems
- Wallenberg Foundation support for metamaterials and nano-optical devices
- EU Horizon projects on light-driven nanoscale systems

Labs & Teams:
- Chalmers Nano-Photonics Lab (specializing in metasurface fabrication)
- Biophotonics Group (developing single-molecule detection tools)
- Nanorobotics Team (designing light-powered micromachines)