Zhibo Pang is an Adjunct Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Department of Intelligent Systems (EECS) and Senior Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research Sweden. His work focuses on digital transformation in industry and healthcare, spanning robotics, AI, control systems, and wireless communication. He leads projects in embodied intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Healthcare 4.0, with 23 granted patents and over 120 journal papers. Education: PhD in Electronic and Computer Systems (KTH, 2013), MBA in Innovation & Growth (University of Turku, 2012). Key Roles: IEEE Technical Committee Chair, Editor of 6 IEEE journals, ABB Inventor of the Year (2016, 2018, 2021). Research Interests: Robotics safety, wireless automation, federated learning, digital twins, and IoT security. Recent Projects: Cloud-fog automation frameworks, robot skin systems for healthcare, and latency-aware industrial control. His work bridges academia and industry through cross-functional collaborations.
Martin Norgren is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Department of Electromagnetic Fusion Physics. His research focuses on electromagnetic inverse problems, including material characterization, biomedical imaging (e.g., brain current sources), environmental monitoring (e.g., snow and avalanche prediction), and smart grid technologies. He specializes in reconstructing object properties using electromagnetic measurements and has contributed to applications in healthcare, energy systems, and environmental science. His work involves advanced analytical and numerical methods such as mode-matching techniques, perturbation theory, and convex optimization. Notable projects include noncontact current measurement in power grids and transformer diagnostics using microwave radiation. Norgren teaches courses in electromagnetic field theory and electrical engineering design, emphasizing practical applications and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent research trends highlight advancements in glide/twist symmetry-based metamaterial design, waveguide analysis, and inverse scattering techniques. His studies bridge fundamental physics with applied engineering, addressing challenges in energy infrastructure and medical diagnostics. As a department head, he oversees educational and research programs at KTH, fostering innovation in electromagnetism and fusion physics. His contributions to curriculum development include project-based courses integrating theory and hands-on design.
Artem Vilenskiy is a researcher in the Antenna Systems group at Chalmers University of Technology since 2019. His work focuses on developing active integrated array antenna concepts, 100+ GHz beam-steerable antennas and circuits, MMIC design, computational electromagnetics methods for radiation and scattering problems, and collaboration with Chalmers industrial partners. His educational background includes: MSc Degree (Specialist) in Electrical Engineering from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU) in 2011 PhD Degree (Eng.) in "Antennas, Microwave Devices and Its Technology" from BMSTU in 2014 Dr. Vilenskiy's research spans multiple cutting-edge areas in microwave and antenna engineering, with particular emphasis on millimeter-wave and sub-THz frequency ranges. He specializes in reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), beam-steering technologies, and integrated antenna solutions for next-generation wireless communication systems. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical implementation challenges, often involving close collaboration with industry to address real-world telecommunications and radar applications. His expertise encompasses both novel antenna architecture design and associated microwave integrated circuits, with significant contributions to mmWave phased arrays and wireless power transfer systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong and consistent focus on millimeter-wave antenna systems, particularly in developing reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for 5G/6G applications, advanced beamforming techniques, and innovative antenna array architectures. His research spans frequencies from W-band (75-110 GHz) into the sub-THz range, addressing critical challenges in high-frequency wireless communication systems. The publications demonstrate a consistent emphasis on practical implementation, with many papers detailing circuit models, measurement techniques, and experimental validation of theoretical concepts across multiple application domains including satellite communications, wireless backhaul, and quantum computing interfaces. Dr. Vilenskiy has been actively involved in multiple significant research projects: Low-Thermal-Conductance and High-Density Microwave Interconnects for Cryogenic Quantum Computers (2024-2025) Energy Efficient, Beamforming Antenna-IC Integration Solutions for Future 100+GHz Telecommunication Systems (2021-2023) Antenna technologies for beyond 5G Wireless Communication (2020-2025) MyWave - Efficient Millimetre-Wave Communications for mobile users (2019-2023) Integrated Antenna Arrays (2016-2023) Prior to joining Chalmers, Dr. Vilenskiy worked at Samsung Research Institute Russia from 2011-2019 in various engineering roles including research engineer, expert engineer, and project leader. During 2015-2019, he also held a part-time Associate Professor position at BMSTU where he coordinated the MSc course "Applied Electrodynamics of Composite Media". His industry experience in mobile communication, automotive radar, robotics, and wireless power transfer provides valuable practical insights that complement his academic research in antenna systems.
Philippe Tassin is a Professor of Physics at Chalmers University, specializing in electromagnetic structured media and computational electrodynamics. He teaches optics, quantum mechanics, and computer science courses, earning recognition through the Golden Chalk award and Chalmers' Pedagogical Prize. M.Sc. and Ph.D. (summa cum laude) from Free University of Brussels Postdoctoral work at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory (US DOE national lab) His research spans metamaterials, plasmonics, and nanophotonics, with significant contributions to inverse design methodologies using machine learning. He has authored influential papers in Science , Nature Photonics , and Physical Review Letters , and frequently presents at international conferences. Recent publications highlight advancements in liquid metal composites for electromagnetic absorption, AI-driven metasurface design, and adaptive meshing for photonic simulations. His work integrates computational physics with experimental validation across multiple electromagnetic domains. KAW Fellowship Swedish Research Council Grant IEEE & SPIE Fellowships BAEF Alumni Award Frans Van Cauwelaert Award (Royal Flemish Academy) As editor of Photonics and Nanostructures , member of the Young Academy of Sweden, and vice-chair of IEEE Photonics Sweden Chapter, he actively contributes to academic leadership and public science communication.
Zhenyu Li is a doctoral student at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Division of Communication Systems . He earned his bachelor's degree from Xidian University (2021) and a master's degree from KTH (2023). His research focuses on wireless network design assisted by reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) and resource management in RIS-enhanced networks to address requirements in diverse communication scenarios. B.Sc., Xidian University, Xi'an, China (2021) M.Sc., KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden (2023) Research Interests : Advancing wireless communication through RIS technologies, optimizing mmWave network coverage in indoor dense spaces, and developing resource management strategies for next-generation networks. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in high-frequency communication systems. Publications : Recent contributions include theoretical and applied studies on mmWave channel modeling, self-sustainable metasurface-assisted systems, and mixed deployment strategies for RISs in indoor environments. These works emphasize performance optimization and energy efficiency. Contact : zhenyuli@kth.se
Muhammet S. Toprak is a Professor of Materials Chemistry at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, leading the Nanochemistry Research Group within the Bio-Opto-Nano Physics (BON) department. His research focuses on nanoscale material design, high-throughput synthesis methodologies, and advanced characterization techniques for energy and biomedical applications. He holds a PhD from KTH and conducted postdoctoral research at UC Santa Barbara. His academic roles include teaching courses like Chemistry of Nanomaterials and Nanothermodynamics . Toprak's academic journey includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Middle East Technical University (Turkey) and a Docent title (2009) before becoming a full Professor (2015). His work spans nanomaterials for thermoelectrics, biomedical imaging, and sustainable materials processing. Key research areas include bismuth chalcogenides, magnetic-core nanocomposites, and X-ray fluorescent nanoparticles for diagnostic applications. His group emphasizes scalable synthesis routes and green chemistry principles. Notable projects include developing thermoelectric materials for energy harvesting and designing multifunctional nanoprobes for bioimaging. He collaborates internationally on nanotoxicology studies and material characterization standards. Toprak oversees the KTH Nanochemistry Lab and contributes to initiatives like SPFIT (Swedish Platform for Functional Imaging Technologies). His teaching integrates advanced nanotechnology concepts with practical laboratory training in nanomaterials analysis and device fabrication.
Oscar Quevedo Teruel is a Full Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he is affiliated with the Division of Electromagnetic Engineering and Fusion Science. He leads the Antenna Laboratory and serves as Director of the Master’s Programme in Electromagnetics, Fusion and Space Engineering. He is also an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and founder and Editor-in-Chief of Reviews of Electromagnetics. Research Interests: His research spans advanced electromagnetic structures, including glide symmetries, transformation optics, metasurfaces, lens antennas, and geodesic lenses. These are applied to 5G/6G communications, satellite systems, and millimeter-wave technologies. He investigates low-dispersive leaky-wave antennas, high-impedance surfaces, and periodic electromagnetic structures for enhanced performance in modern wireless systems. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in leveraging glide symmetry and metasurfaces to design compact, efficient, and broadband antennas—particularly for Ka-band and 60 GHz applications. His work integrates ray tracing, physical optics, and transformation optics to model and optimize geodesic and graded-index lenses. The research emphasizes industrial applications in telecommunications, satellite systems, and radar, often in collaboration with Ericsson, ESA, and other leading institutions. Scientific Awards and Leadership: Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (2019–2021) Chair, IEEE APS Educational Initiatives Programme (since 2020) Member and Vice-Chair, EurAAP Board of Directors (since 2021, Vice-Chair since 2022) EurAAP Delegate for Sweden, Norway, and Iceland (2018–2020) Advising and Grants: He supervises multiple PhD and Master’s students and leads numerous research projects funded by SSF, Vinnova, VR, ESA, STINT, ONR, and industry partners including Ericsson, SAAB, and Thales. These projects focus on innovative antenna systems for 5G/6G, satellite communications, and space instrumentation. He is also the KTH leader in several international collaborations, including MSCA Doctoral Networks and COST Actions. Laboratories and Teams: He is responsible for the Antenna Laboratory within the Sustainable Power Lab at KTH and leads the 'Radio electronics and antennas' area in SweWIN, the Swedish Wireless Innovation Network. His team actively collaborates with industrial and academic partners across Europe and the US.
Ying Fu is a Professor at Halmstad University's School of Information Technology, where he leads research in applied electromagnetics and photophysics. He belongs to the 'Photonics, Electronics, and Nanotechnology' research group and teaches undergraduate physics courses (FY4006 - Physics 1: Mechanics and Waves, FY4007 - Physics 2: Thermodynamics and Modern Physics) and graduate courses (EL8003 - Semiconductor Devices, EL8010 - Applied Electromagnetics). His research focuses on developing novel metamaterials and nanobiophotonic systems for applications spanning photodetection, solar energy conversion, biomedical sensing, and communications across visible to microwave spectra. Methodologies combine multi-scale theoretical modeling (quantum chemistry, solid-state physics, FDTD, machine learning) with experimental synthesis and characterization of quantum dots (CdSe-CdS/ZnS, ZnO, 3C-SiC), graphene, and metallic microstructures. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on quantum nanostructures, with recent work (2021-2025) emphasizing infrared photodetector design, graphene metasurfaces, and memristive devices. Earlier contributions (2010-2018) established foundational work in quantum dot solar cells, nanocrystal photophysics, and semiconductor device engineering. His 230+ publications demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of materials science, photonics, and electronic engineering. He leads the 'Photonics, Electronics, and Nanotechnology' research team at Halmstad University, where experimental and computational facilities support investigations in nanomaterial synthesis, optical characterization, and device prototyping.
Magnus Jonsson is a Professor and Head of Division/Unit at Linköping University’s Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) within the Department of Science and Technology (ITN) . His research focuses on organic photonics and nanooptics , particularly developing conducting polymer-based nanoantennas and dynamic plasmonics for sensors, energy systems, and smart materials. He leads the Organic Photonics and Nanooptics group and co-directs the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Functional Materials (AFM). Education: PhD in Physics (Lund University/Chalmers), docent in Organic Electronics (2016). Postdoc (2011–2014) at TU Delft under Prof. Cees Dekker, studying plasmonic nanopores for biosensing. Research Interests: Conducting polymers, plasmonics, metamaterials, structural coloration, and energy-harvesting systems. Recent breakthroughs include electrically tunable nanoantennas and ionothermal sensors. His work bridges fundamental science with industrial applications via patents and collaborations. Awards: Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2019), Swedish Research Council Consolidator Grant (2020). Leadership: Vice Head of LOE, Deputy Member of Physics Education Board, former Chair of Young Academy of Sweden (2019–2020). Active in science policy, public outreach, and interdisciplinary initiatives. Grants & Patents: Over SEK 80M in ERC grants (2024), patents on conducting polymer applications. Collaborates with industry and institutions like IVA and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Labs & Teams: LOE, AFM, and cross-departmental projects on functional materials. His group emphasizes innovation in sustainable and adaptive optical systems.
Srinivasan Anand is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology specializing in nanophotonics and semiconductor materials. His research focuses on nanostructural photonic semiconductors, with applications in optical communication, renewable energy, and sensors. He leads studies on ion beam etching, nanofabrication, and photonic crystal engineering. Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in engineering physics, materials science, and optoelectronics such as Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology for Photonics and Solid State Physics . His work bridges fundamental physics with applied engineering, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and nanostructured materials development. Research interests span Mie resonators, metamaterials, and biomimetic surfaces, with particular attention to solar cell efficiency and optical coatings. His lab develops novel nanostructuring techniques for light management and functional materials characterization. Collaborations involve semiconductor processing and interdisciplinary applications in biophotonics. Notable contributions include innovations in anti-reflection coatings, polarization-controlled optical systems, and nanoimprint lithography for photonic applications. His work is published across high-impact journals in nanophotonics and materials science.
Isak Engquist is an Associate Professor at Linköping University’s Department of Science and Technology (ITN), leading the Printed Electronics group within the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE). He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Linköping University (1996) and has prior experience at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) and Thin Film Electronics. His research focuses on organic electronics, printed electronics, and energy storage materials using sustainable approaches. Engquist teaches at undergraduate and graduate levels and collaborates on projects like the world’s first wood transistor and industrial-scale electronic paper. Key affiliations include the LOE, which explores organic material properties for electronics and optics. His work integrates nanocellulose, conductive polymers, and lignin to develop eco-friendly energy storage solutions. Notable projects include EU Horizon 2020-funded initiatives on energy-harvesting components and electronic plant control systems. He contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging materials science, chemistry, and engineering.
Anand Srinivasan is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), based in the Department of Physics under the School of Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on nano-optics, semiconductor materials, and photonics, with applications in solar energy, biosensing, and metamaterials. He actively teaches courses such as Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology for Photonics (FSK3450) and Solid State Physics (SK2758). His recent work explores tailored optical properties of nanostructured materials, including anapole resonances in silicon nanodisks, self-cleaning Mie resonators for solar applications, and surface characterization of biological materials. Publications span from 2005 to 2025, emphasizing experimental and theoretical advancements in nanophotonics and optoelectronics. Dr. Srinivasan is affiliated with KTH's Bio-Opto-Nano Physics group and maintains a lab focused on light-matter interactions in nanostructured systems. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his extensive publication record indicates significant research contributions.
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)
Deyu Tu is an Associate Professor and Docent at Linköping University , affiliated with the Organic Nanoelectronics Group and the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) under the Department of Science and Technology (ITN). His research focuses on organic nanoelectronics , neuromorphic systems , and biorealistic electrochemical neurons , with recent work on mixed ion-electron conducting polymers and neural biomimicry. His publications in Nature Communications , NATURE ELECTRONICS , and Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering highlight advancements in organic mixed conductors , single-transistor neurons , and mmWave measurement technologies . These works often intersect materials science , neuroengineering , and printed electronics . He contributes to cutting-edge research at LOE, which explores organic-inorganic hybrid systems for applications in neural interfaces , energy devices , and next-generation medical therapies . The group’s work aligns with Linköping University’s strategic focus on Life Science Technologies (LSX) and Materials Science for Sustainable Technologies .
Nicolò Maccaferri is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in experimental condensed matter physics and Head of the Ultrafast Nanoscience Unit at Umeå University (Sweden). He holds additional affiliations with the Umeå Centre of Microbial Research (UCMR) and the Integrated Science Lab. His research focuses on ultrafast phenomena in magnetoplasmonic nanostructures, employing time-resolved magneto-optical spectroscopy and advanced computational methods. He has secured over €5M in funding as Principal Investigator, including prestigious grants like the Wallenberg Academy Fellowship and ERC Starting Grant. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied technologies, such as energy-efficient photonic computing and bio-sensing. Education : BSc/MSc in Physics, University of Ferrara (Italy), 2007–2012 PhD in Physics of Nanostructures and Advanced Materials (cum laude), University of the Basque Country (Spain), 2016 Research Interests : Light-matter interactions in metamaterials, ultrafast spin/charge dynamics, plasmon-driven chemistry, and photonics-based computing. Key techniques include finite-element simulations, nanofabrication, and femtosecond spectroscopy. Key Projects (2022–2026): MagneticTWIST (ERC Starting Grant): Control of magnetism via twisted plasmons iSenseDNA (Horizon Europe): Molecular structure analysis via ultrafast spectroscopy Awards : Piero Brovetto Award (2015) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2023) ERC Starting Grant (2023) Emerging Leader in Optics (2024) Outreach & Leadership : Editor for Advanced Photonics Nexus and Ultrafast Science. Active in science communication (TEDx, Scienteens Lab) and research integrity training. Member of Young Academy of Europe.
