Mattias Calmunger's research focuses on understanding the properties of materials based on their microstructure when they are exposed to application-related loads or manufacturing processes. He has led research in materials characterization in collaboration with the steel industry in particular since 2016. The goal has been to understand the mechanisms that limit the performance of the steels, especially in high-temperature environments, such as in biomass-fired CHP plants. Knowledge that is then used in the development of steel and industrial processes
Mattias Calmunger
Professor, Head of Division
The need for a transition to a more sustainable industry requires the development of advanced materials and efficient industrial processes. I aim to understand the microstructure of materials and their performance in high-temperature environment.
Presentation
To meet the need for a transition to a more sustainable industry, the development of materials and industrial processes is needed. For example, advanced heat-resistant materials need to be developed, to increase the potential of processes such as carbon dioxide storage from biomass in combination with larger production of electricity and heat. Another example is the development of heat treatment processes of metals to optimize properties and utilization of resources, such as energy and alloying elements.
Short summary
CV
- Professor, Linköping University 2023
- Docent, Linköping University, 2019
- Tek.dr. Engineering Materials, Linköping University, 2015
- Licentiate of Engineering, Linköping University, 2013
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Linköping University, 2011
Teaching
- Sustainable material selection
- Industrial material selection
Publications
2026
Enhanced fatigue resistance of cold-drawn AISI 316L via stress relieving heat treatment promoting metastable phase transformation
Materials Science & Engineering: A, Vol. 953, Article 149715
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2025.149715
Multiscale characterization of Ti-induced grain refinement in additively manufactured austenitic stainless steel
Materials & design, Vol. 261, Article 115192
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2025.115192
Beeswax/LDPE/carbon graphite composites for thermal energy storage applications: Impact of CNTs on thermophysical performance and stability
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS, Vol. 61, Article 102661
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2025.102661
2025
Pre-corrosion very-high-cycle AI-fatigue in completion string
International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 199, Article 109068
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2025.109068
Cooling of Duplex Stainless-Steel Bars With Different Water and Air Impinging Jet Flow Rates
ENGINEERING REPORTS, Vol. 7, Article e70132
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70132
