Jonas Bylander is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, specifically within the Quantum Technology division. He leads a research group focused on developing quantum computers using superconducting circuits.
Klas Hjort is a Professor of Materials Science at Uppsala University's Ångström Laboratory , specializing in Microsystems Technology . He leads the microsystems technology program and has pioneered research in heterogeneous microsystems on stainless steel, flexible foils, and elastic substrates for biomedical applications and wireless sensor/actuator systems . Key projects: SSF robotic textiles , PERSIMMON smart patches Research themes: Microfluidic actuation , Liquid metal patterning , Stretchable electronics His recent publications focus on soft robotics , smart patches , and high-pressure microfluidic systems , with keywords spanning Microfluidics , Biomedical Engineering , and Stretchable Electronics . He collaborates extensively in robotic textiles , microvalve design , and liquid metal composites . Contact: klas.hjort@angstrom.uu.se
Victor Torres Company is an Assistant Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, leading the Ultrafast Photonics group in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience. His research focuses on photonic integration, nonlinear physics, and laser frequency combs for next-generation fiber optic communication systems. European Research Council Consolidator Grant (2018) VR Consolidator Grant (2020) Marie Curie Fellowship His recent work includes wafer-scale manufacturing of photonic molecule microcombs, ultralow-loss waveguide development, and noise reduction techniques in parametric oscillators. He also co-founded Iloomina AB (2021) to commercialize chip-scale frequency comb technology.
Johan Liu is a Full Professor in Electronics Production at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and leads the Electronics Materials and Systems Laboratory within the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience. He is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and an IEEE Fellow, with over 500 publications and 75 patents in nanoelectronics and thermal management. Education: Master's and Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden His research focuses on graphene-based thermal interface materials, carbon nanotubes for 3D integration, and advanced packaging solutions. Recent work includes laser-induced graphene films, nano-soldering techniques, and biomedical nanoscaffolds. His publications span high-impact journals like Nature Communications , Advanced Materials , and IEEE Transactions , with recent trends emphasizing thermal conductivity enhancement, composite materials, and nanofluids. Johan has received prestigious awards including the IEEE Exceptional Technical Achievement Award and IEEE CPMT Best Paper Award. He has secured funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Swedish Board for Strategic Research (SSF), Vinnova, and EU Horizon 2020 programs. His lab specializes in scalable graphene synthesis, CNT array engineering, and reliability testing of nanomaterials in electronics.
Niklas Rorsman is a Research Professor at the Microwave Electronics group, part of the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers University of Technology . His work focuses on advanced semiconductor devices, particularly gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) for microwave and cryogenic applications. Expertise : Semiconductor device physics, microwave electronics, cryogenic transistor characterization Key Technologies : GaN HEMTs, SiC MESFETs, graphene FETs Rorsman's research investigates trapping effects, thermal management, and material optimization in GaN/SiC devices. Recent studies explore field plates for cryogenic stability, recessed ohmic contacts, and high-κ dielectric interfaces. His publications demonstrate a focus on improving device linearity, noise performance, and reliability through structural and process innovations. Selected trends in his work include: Cryogenic GaN HEMTs with superconducting Nb gates Buffer-free AlGaN/GaN heterostructures for high breakdown voltage Graphene integration for millimeter-wave communication systems Advanced SiNx passivation and gate stack engineering Contact: niklas.rorsman@chalmers.se
Jie Sun is a Guest Researcher at the Quantum Component Physics department of Chalmers University of Technology, focusing on graphene integration and micro-LED display technologies. Active in semiconductor processing and nanomaterials for optoelectronic applications Specializes in transfer-free graphene synthesis and bump-fabrication methodologies Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes micro-LED fabrication (Au-Au micro-bumps, indium bumps), graphene transparent electrodes , and plasmon-enhanced light extraction . Collaborative projects address quantum dot color conversion and localized surface plasmon resonance in nanorod structures. Projects: Involvement in grants from Formas , ÅForsk , and Carl Tryggers Stiftelse for sustainable wastewater treatment, graphene-based microbial fuel enhancement, and 2D material transfer methods.
Jan Stake is a Professor of Terahertz Electronics and head of the Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology. He holds a MSc (1994) and PhD (1999) in electrical engineering and microwave electronics from Chalmers. His research focuses on terahertz technology for space missions, climate science, and industrial applications. Key projects include developing THz components for the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) and MetOp satellites, and creating sensors for pharmaceutical manufacturing. He has authored 388+ publications, served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology , and is an IRMMW-THz board member. Current work emphasizes integrated THz components for space science and wireless communication. Awards include visiting research fellowships at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (2023). Teaching includes semiconductor physics and microwave engineering, with a weekly journal club for PhD students. Research Interests: Terahertz fundamental science and applications Space instrumentation (e.g., SWI instrument for Juice mission) Climate monitoring via atmospheric THz measurements Graphene-based THz detectors and amplifiers THz radar systems for industrial process monitoring Recent Work Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize high-precision quantum-cascade lasers , antenna alignment optimization , industrial THz sensing systems , and space-borne receiver reliability . Key themes include improving THz component integration, enhancing spectral resolution for molecular analysis, and advancing THz applications in manufacturing and environmental science. Awards & Roles: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology (2016–2018) Chair, IEEE THz Best Paper Award Committee (2019–2021) Elected IRMMW-THz Board Member (2017–2024) Visiting Research Fellow, UK National Physical Laboratory (2023) Grants & Collaborations: Active in EU and industry partnerships for space instrumentation (e.g., Juice mission) and pharmaceutical sensing. Lab develops THz components with companies in aerospace and medical sectors. Labs/Teams: Leads the Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Laboratory, collaborating with National Physical Laboratory (UK) and ESA on space instrument development.
Sergey Kubatkin is a Full Professor at the Quantum Device Physics department within the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) at Chalmers University of Technology , Sweden. His research focuses on quantum devices , graphene-based electronics , and 2D material heterostructures , with applications in quantum computing and metrology . He leads projects under the Graphene Flagship and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission and Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation . Key Research Areas: Quantum transport in graphene and 2D materials Decoherence mechanisms in superconducting circuits Van der Waals heterostructures for electronic devices Near-field scanning microwave microscopy Quantum Hall effect for metrology Recent Publications highlight advancements in epigraphene stability , ultranarrow semiconductor transistors , and spin-echo suppression in quantum circuits . His work addresses challenges in quantum noise reduction and low-power electronic devices , often leveraging collaborations with teams like the European Research Council and Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research . Scientific Contributions include foundational studies on graphene quantum Hall resistance standards and single-molecule electronics . Current projects, such as Quantum geometry and flat bands (2025–2030), aim to explore room-temperature superconductivity through 2D material engineering. His lab develops scalable graphene bolometers and high-precision microwave detectors for quantum technologies.
Professor Herbert Zirath is affiliated with the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) at Chalmers University, Sweden , where he has held the Chair in High Speed Electronics since 1996. His research focuses on MMIC design for millimeterwave/sub-THz applications using III-V and silicon technologies, with current involvement in EU projects like 6GTandem , CoreNext , and TeraGreen targeting SiGe BiCMOS-based RFIC solutions for high data rate communication. Author/co-author of 530+ refereed papers Holder of 5 patents in high-frequency electronics Expert in semiconductor technologies: InP DHBT, GaN HEMT, SiGe BiCMOS Recent work includes polymer microwave fiber communication systems (e.g., 48 Gbps D-band links), sub-THz packaging solutions (EBG structures, glide-symmetric waveguides), and graphene FET applications in microwave detection. His team develops energy-efficient transceivers and low-loss chip-to-waveguide transitions for next-generation wireless infrastructure.
Tomas Bryllert is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in terahertz technology, radar systems, and semiconductor physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Semiconductor Physics from Lund University (2005) and has extensive experience in both academic research and industry, co-founding Wasa Millimeter Wave AB (a Chalmers spin-off). His research focuses on terahertz frequency multipliers, radar imaging, and semiconductor device development. Affiliations: Chalmers University, Physical Electronics Laboratory Key Roles: Co-founder of Wasa Millimeter Wave AB Research Themes: THz sources, radar systems for material characterization, and nanowire transistor fabrication He was awarded a Wallenberg Foundation Research Fellowship in 2006, supporting postdoctoral research at Caltech/JPL. His work includes developing compact THz radar systems for industrial applications (e.g., pharmaceutical manufacturing) and high-power HBV frequency multipliers. Notable projects include the 'Bildgenerande THz Radar' (2016–2019) and 'HBV components for space' (2012–2013). His publications span radar technology, semiconductor devices, and terahertz imaging applications.
Andrei Vorobiev is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology. He holds a docent (Associate Professor) title in physical electronics. His career began in 1986 as an engineer at Design Office of Measuring Instruments, followed by roles at the Institute for Physics of Microstructures (IPM RAS) and Chalmers since 2001. He earned an M.Sc. in physics from Gorky State University (1986) and a Ph.D. in physics and mathematics from IPM RAS (2000). Research interests focus on functional materials for microwave components, particularly multiferroic and ferroelectric thin films. Key areas include graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), terahertz (THz) sensors, and high-frequency electronics. His over 100 publications explore charge transport in graphene, THz detectors, and device fabrication techniques. Recent work highlights include THz biometric sensors, quasi-ballistic transport in GFETs, and diamond-substrate graphene FETs. Collaborations span flexible substrates, plasma wave observations, and high-speed photodetectors.
Magnus Karlsson is a Professor of Photonics at Chalmers University of Technology and serves as Deputy Dean of the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), responsible for research and graduate education. He co-leads the fiber optics research group with Prof. Peter Andrekson and co-founded the Chalmers Center for Optical Communication (FORCE) in 2010 alongside Prof. Erik Agrell. Karlsson teaches courses in Wireless and Photonics System Engineering and Photonics and Lasers, and holds editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE/Optica Journal of Lightwave Technology. His research centers on optical fiber communication systems with expertise in light propagation, polarization dynamics, and nonlinear optical effects. Current investigations focus on capacity-enhancing techniques including Voronoi constellation geometric shaping, silicon nitride integrated photonics for microwave applications, and machine learning-driven polarization sensing. His work bridges theoretical modeling of phase-noise channels with experimental validation of novel receiver architectures for deep-space communication through atmospheric turbulence. Recent publications reveal strong trends in overcoming nonlinear transmission limits through multidimensional modulation and MIMO processing for coupled-core fibers. His group pioneers integrated photonic solutions for high-frequency signal generation while advancing real-time network monitoring capabilities in operational fiber infrastructure. Key themes include power-efficient signaling, distributed sensing, and computational methods for channel compensation. Karlsson's leadership in the fiber optics group and FORCE drives collaborative research in next-generation optical networks. His editorial role and ECOC program committee membership position him as a key influencer in shaping global optical communication standards and disseminating cutting-edge research advancements.
Mikael Fogelström serves as Director of Nordita (Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics) and holds the position of Nordita Professor since January 2024. Nordita operates as a joint institute hosted by Stockholm University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, with administrative headquarters at Stockholm University as confirmed by his institutional email address. His academic foundation includes undergraduate and graduate physics studies at Åbo Akademi, culminating in a 1995 PhD under Prof. Juhani Kurkijärvi. His doctoral research centered on theoretical and numerical investigations of superfluid 3 He, followed by postdoctoral appointments at Northwestern University and Karlsruhe University of Technology. Professor Fogelström's research program focuses on condensed matter theory with specialized expertise in mesoscopic superconductivity and quantum transport phenomena within strongly correlated electron systems. He develops advanced numerical frameworks grounded in non-equilibrium many-body theory to model charge and energy transport in spatially inhomogeneous nanoscale systems. This work bridges fundamental theoretical physics with applications in quantum materials and nanoelectronics, spanning the interconnected domains of Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, and Biological Physics. At Nordita, he is actively affiliated with the Condensed-Matter Physics and Statistical and Biological Physics research groups. Prior to his current leadership role, he maintained a faculty position at Chalmers University of Technology from 1995-2024, initially within the Department of Physics and subsequently in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) after 2003.
Lukas Splitthoff is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. He is part of the 202q-lab led by Simone Gasparinetti, focusing on advancing bosonic quantum computing architectures using superconducting circuits. His work integrates topological systems, quantum coherence, and hybrid qubit designs. Education: PhD in Physics, Technical University of Delft, The Netherlands (2024) – Thesis: 'Gate-tunable kinetic inductances for superconducting circuits' MSc in Physics, University of Münster, Germany (Exchange at Université Paris-Sud, France) – Thesis: 'Tantalum pentoxide nanophotonic circuits for integrated photonics' Research Interests: Lukas explores superconducting circuits for quantum computing, topological phases in condensed matter systems, and nanophotonic integration. His projects emphasize gate-tunable devices, topological protection of qubit states, and scalable quantum architectures. He also investigates quasiparticle loss mitigation and hybrid spin-transmon systems for enhanced coherence. Labs & Affiliations: Core member of the 202q-lab at MC2, collaborating with leading groups in superconducting qubit research. His work bridges theoretical models with experimental implementations in cryogenic environments.
Peter Andrekson is a Full Professor and Head of Division at the Department of Photonics, Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from Chalmers (1988) and has worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories (1989–1992), Cenix Inc., and Lehigh University's Center for Optical Technologies. His research focuses on fiber communications, optical amplification, nonlinear optics, and high-capacity transmission systems. Andrekson has co-founded Picosolve Inc. (now part of EXFO) and served as Director of EXFO Sweden AB. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and IEEE, and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). He has authored ~500 publications, including 100 invited papers and four OFC tutorials. Notable awards include the 2000 Telenor Nordic Research Award and a 1993 Swedish government award for young scientists. His technical leadership roles include Board Member of the IEEE Photonics Society, ECOC Chair (2017), and expert evaluator for the Nobel Prize in Physics. His work spans optical parametric amplifiers, microcombs, and free-space optical communication systems, with applications in high-speed data transmission and analog photonics.