Laser Materials Processing
Laser materials processing at Mid Sweden University focuses on the use of advanced laser technologies to control, synthesize and functionalize materials with high spatial and temporal precision.
The research spans laser-based nanoparticle synthesis via pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL), surface structuring, and thin-film modification, where laser–matter interactions are used to tailor composition, microstructure, and interfaces under controlled non-equilibrium conditions.
The activities focus on synthesizing nanoparticles for advanced optical applications and next-generation laser materials, as well as on modifying and structuring battery materials to enhance Li-ion battery storage capacity. Surface engineering strategies are further developed to enhance barrier properties in sustainable substrates and to create antibacterial surfaces for medical and health-related applications. We also utilize data-driven and AI-assisted approaches in our laser processing workflows, using predictive modelling and systematic parameter space exploration to optimize process windows, understand complex laser–matter interactions and reduce experimental iteration time. By integrating process physics with systematic experimentation and data analysis, laser processing enables reproducible optimization of material performance and faster translation of laboratory results into practical applications.