Grzegorz Greczynski is a Professor and Head of the Unit of Fundamental Science of Thin Films at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) at Linköping University. A pioneer in high power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), he focuses on low-energy ion/surface interactions for nanostructure control during thin film growth, particularly for transition-metal-based nitrides, borides, and carbides. His work bridges industrial applications and academic innovation, with collaborations spanning the University of Illinois (USA) and Aachen University (Germany). PhD in Materials Physics (2001) from Linköping University MSc in Materials Physics (1997) from University of Science and Technology, Krakow, and Linköping University Research interests include: Development of non-destructive XPS analysis methods High-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) for thin film deposition Surface charging mitigation in insulating thin films Phase evolution in nitride and diboride thin films Mechanical properties of multilayer coatings Binding energy referencing in spectroscopy Scientific contributions highlight trends in: Advancements in XPS reliability and calibration Energy-efficient magnetron sputtering techniques High-entropy alloy thin films for extreme environments Space mission plasma probe technology Nanostructured coatings for oxidation resistance Surface analysis of catalytic materials Awards: Fellow of the American Vacuum Society (2018) Collaborations include researchers like Prof. Lars Hultman (LiU), Prof. Joe Greene (University of Illinois), and Prof. Jochen Schneider (Aachen University). His work impacts industries ranging from space exploration to biomedical coatings.




