I am a researcher in advanced structural materials for aviation and related applications at the Division of Engineering Materials (KMAT) within the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI). My research focuses on the development of high-performance materials, surface coatings, mechanical properties, and experimental characterization. I have coordinated two EU- and Clean Sky 2-funded projects (DevTMF and AddMan) and participated in several national collaborative projects funded by LIGHTer, SMF Flyg, Produktion2030, Structural Funds.
My research background is in materials science, with a particular focus on damage mechanisms in high-temperature materials used in gas turbines and aircraft engines. I earned my PhD from Linköping University in 2007 and worked as a researcher at Rolls-Royce in the UK for five years before returning to Linköping. I have supervised a total of 14 academic and industrial PhD students, 12 junior researchers, and 11 students, and have served as an opponent for 12 PhD students and graduates.
I also work as an EU Research Coordinator at IEI, leveraging my extensive experience with EU funding applications and project management. I develop research strategies and collaborations, particularly with widening countries, in projects funded by the EU and the Swedish Institute. By promoting international cooperation and inclusion, I contribute to strengthening research collaborations and innovation in materials science and Sweden. Additionally, I am a member of the management team for SARC, where I support international collaboration and the development of research initiatives in aerospace engineering, including partnerships with Brazil, the UK, Germany, and others.
