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Per Persson is a Professor and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), specializing in advanced electron microscopy and materials science. He leads the Electron Microscopy of Materials unit and has been instrumental in developing Ångströmhuset, one of the world's most advanced microscopy facilities.
- PhD in Materials Science, Linköping University (2001)
- Postdoctoral research at University of Illinois (2002-2003)
- Extensive international experience in electron microscopy and materials characterization
His research focuses on atomic-scale characterization of materials, particularly MXenes. Key areas include:
- Defect engineering in 2D materials
- Surface chemistry and stability of MXenes
- Development of advanced electron microscopy techniques
- Energy storage applications in nanomaterials
- Structure-property relationships in low-dimensional systems
- Materials tailoring at atomic resolution
Recent research trends show strong emphasis on:
- Atomic-scale defect manipulation via chemical etching
- Topological insulator characterization using polarized spectroscopy
- Epitaxial growth engineering with oxide seed layers
- Electronic structure analysis of alloyed nitrides
- Radiation effects on nuclear materials
Scientific achievements include:
- VR Special Researcher (2008-2014)
- SSF Infrastructure Fellow (2015-2020)
- Principal Investigator at Advanced Functional Materials
His grants and infrastructure leadership have resulted in:
- Procurement of northern Europe's most advanced electron microscope
- SEK 44 million WISE grant for materials research equipment
- Over SEK 100 million investment in microscopy infrastructure
- Leadership in multiple Swedish Research Council projects
As a founding figure in Ångströmhuset, Persson oversees a research environment serving >100 users, blending experimental and theoretical approaches to materials design.
