Mikael Bäckström

Professor|Professor

Publications

Articles in journals

Nilsson, L. , Björklund, A. , Waller, J. H. & Bäckström, M. (2024). Is It Worth Buying a Second-Hand Shell Jacket? An Evaluation of Shell Jackets’ Functionality and Price over Time. Sustainability, vol. 16: 8    

Botero, C. A. , Şelte, A. , Ramsperger, M. , Maistro, G. , Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. , Sjöström, W. & Rännar, L. (2021). Microstructural and mechanical evaluation of a cr-mo-v cold-work tool steel produced via electron beam melting (Ebm). Materials, vol. 14: 11  

Botero Vega, C. A. , Ramsperger, M. , Selte, A. , Åsvik, K. , Koptioug, A. , Skoglund, P. , Roos, S. , Rännar, L. & et al. (2020). Additive Manufacturing of a Cold-Work Tool Steel using Electron Beam Melting. Steel Research International, vol. 19: 5, pp. 1-6.  

Koptioug, A. , Popov, V. V. J. , Botero Vega, C. A. , Jiménez-Piqué, E. , Katz-Demyanetz, A. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2020). Compositionally-tailored steel-based materials manufactured by electron beam melting using blended pre-alloyed powders. Materials Science & Engineering, vol. 771  

Petrone, N. , Candiotto, G. , Marzella, E. , Uriati, F. , Carraro, G. , Bäckström, M. & Koptyug, A. (2019). Feasibility of using a novel instrumented human head surrogate to measure helmet, head and brain kinematics and intracranial pressure during multidirectional impact tests. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 22: S1, pp. S78-S84.    

Koptioug, A. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. & Surmenev, R. (2017). Additive manufacturing in metal : technology advances generate new research challenges. Nanotechnology. Development and Applications - XXI Century, , pp. 12-24.

Klingvall Ek, R. , Hong, J. , Thor, A. , Bäckström, M. & Rännar, L. (2017). Micro- to Macroroughness of Additively Manufactured Titanium Implants in Terms of Coagulation and Contact Activation. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, vol. 32: 3, pp. 565-574.  

Sundström, D. & Bäckström, M. (2017). Optimization of pacing strategies for variable wind conditions in road cycling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P, vol. 231: 3, pp. 184-199.  

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. & Shen, Z. (2016). New Metallurgy of Additive Manufacturing in Metal : Experiences from the Material and Process Development with Electron Beam Melting Technology (EBM). Materials Science Forum, vol. 879, pp. 996-1001.  

Ek, R. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. & Carlsson, P. (2016). The Effect of EBM Process Parameters upon Surface Roughness. Rapid prototyping journal, vol. 22: 3, pp. 495-503.  

Cronskär, M. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. , Nilsson, K. G. & Samuelsson, B. (2015). Patient-Specific Clavicle Reconstruction Using Digital Design and Additive Manufacturing. Journal of mechanical design (1990), vol. 137: 11  

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. & Cronskär, M. (2014). Additive Manufacturing for Medical and Biomedical Applications: Advances and Challenges. Materials Science Forum, , pp. 1286-1291.

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. , Fager Franzén, S. & Dérand, P. (2013). Additive Manufacturing Technology Applications Targeting Practical Surgery. International Journal of Life Science and Medical Research, vol. 3: 1, pp. 15-24.    

Cronskär, M. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2013). Production of Customized Hip Stem Prostheses : a Comparison Between Machining and Additive Manufacturing. Rapid prototyping journal, vol. 19: 5, pp. 365-372.  

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. , Tinnsten, M. & Carlsson, P. (2012). Cross-country ski vibrations and possible mechanisms of their influence on the free gliding. Procedia Engineering, vol. 34, pp. 473-478.    

Cronskär, M. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2012). Implementation of digital design and solid free-form fabrication for customization of implants in trauma orthopaedics. Journal of medical and biological engineering, vol. 32: 2, pp. 91-96.  

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Rännar, L. (2012). Tin Man- Making Spare Parts for Human Body. Science First Hand, vol. 44: 2, pp. 45-57.

Svoboda, A. , Tatar, K. , Norman, P. & Bäckström, M. (2008). Integrated approach for prediction of stability limits for machining with large volumes of material removal. International Journal of Production Research, vol. 46: 12, pp. 3207-3222.  

Norman, P. , Bäckström, M. , Rantatalo, M. , Svoboda, A. & Kaplan, A. (2006). A sophisticated platform for characterization, monitoring and control of machining. Measurement science and technology, vol. 17: 4, pp. 847-854.  

Bäckström, M. , Koptioug, A. & Tinnsten, M. (2006). People and Skis. Science-First Hand, : 3, pp. 110-125.  

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (2004). QFD as a tool to improve quality control in a complex manufacturing environment. The Asian Journal on Quality, vol. 5: 1, pp. 10-22.

Geldart, M. , Webb, P. , Larsson, H. , Bäckström, M. , Gindy, N. & Rask, K. (2003). A direct comparison of the machining performance of a variax 5 axis parallel kinetic machining centre with conventional 3 and 5 axis machine tools.. International journal of machine tools & manufacture, vol. 43: 11, pp. 1107-1116.

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (1998). Development of a multi-tooth approach to tool condition monitoring in milling. Insight, vol. 40: 8, pp. 548-552.

Klingvall Ek, R. , Bäckström, M. & Rännar, L. (). Fatigue properties of electrochemical polished and hot isostatic pressed Ti6A14V manufactured by electron beam melting. ,

Klingvall Ek, R. , Bäckström, M. & Rännar, L. (). Influence of the surface topography of additive manufactured Ti6A14V on fatigue and calculations of the stress concentration factor. ,

Chapters in books

Koptioug, A. & Bäckström, M. (2023). Body Part Surrogates for Medicine, Comfort and Safety Applications. In Advances in 3D Printing. Rijeka : IntechOpen.  

Carlsson, P. , Ainegren, M. , Tinnsten, M. , Sundström, D. , Esping, B. , Koptioug, A. & Bäckström, M. (2015). Cross-Country Ski. In The Engineering Approach to Winter Sports. Springer. pp. 107-152.    

Bäckström, M. , Kuzmin, L. , Rännar, L. & Wiklund, H. (2009). Critical Factors Influencing Loss of Time after Shooting - A Case Study Performed During the 2008 IBU Biathlon World Championships. In The Impact of Technology on Sport III.. pp. 33-37.

Conference papers

Zullo, G. , Baldoin, E. , Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Petrone, N. (2023). Advances in the development of a instrumented head surrogate for brain injury investigation. In Convegno Nazionale di Bioingegneria.

Koptyug, A. , Botero Vega, C. A. , Sjöström, W. , Bäckström, M. , Rännar, L. & Tremsin, A. (2021). Electron Beam Melting: from Shape Freedom to Materials Properties Control at Macro- and Microscale. In Proceedings of the THERMEC 2020, Graz, Austria.. pp. 755--759.  

Ainegren, M. , Michel, F. , Klauer, R. , Kopyug, A. , Bäckström, M. , Samuelsson, D. , Ahnesjö, M. & Litzenberger, S. (2020). A Study of Skin-Close Heat and Moisture with Different Types of Backpacks in Cycling. In The 13th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association. (MDPI Proceedings)  

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Olsson, V. (2020). Comparing the Performance of the Biathlon Rifles with Wooden and Titanium Frames. In Proceedings of The 13th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association. (MDPI Proceedings)    

Botero, C. , Bäckström, M. , Rännar, L. , Roos, S. , Koptyug, A. , Åsvik, K. , Şelte, A. & Ramsperger, M. (2019). Additive Manufacturing of a cold work steel using Electron Beam Melting. In Proceedings of Conference:  Tooling 2019.

Koptyug, A. , Botero, C. , Sjöström, W. , Jimenez-Pique, E. , Şelte, A. , Asvik, K. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2019). Steel-based functionally gradient materials obtained via Electron Beam Melting. In Proc. Alloys for Additive Manufacturing Symposium AAMS2019.

Petrone, N. , Carraro, G. , Dal Castello, S. , Broggio, L. , Koptioug, A. & Bäckström, M. (2018). A Novel Instrumented Human Head Surrogate For The Impact Evaluation Of Helmets. In Proceedings, Volume 2, ISEA 2018.. pp. 269-    

Koptioug, A. , Bäckström, M. , Botero Vega, C. A. , Popov, V. & Chudinova, E. (2018). Developing new materials for Electron Beam Melting : experiences and challenges. Paper presented at the THERMEC'2018 International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials Processing, Fabrication, Properties, Applications, Paris, France July 8-13, 2018  

Botero Vega, C. A. , Jiménez-Piqué, E. , Roos, S. , Skoglund, P. , Koptioug, A. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2018). Nanoindentation: a suitable tool in metal Additive Manufacturing. Paper presented at the Materials Science & Technology, MS&T 2018, October 14-18, Columbus, USA

Skoglund, P. , Botero Vega, C. A. , Koptioug, A. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2018). Possibility of the “cold start” of the build in Electron Beam Melting. Paper presented at the Materials Science & Technology, MS&T 2018, October 14-18, Columbus, USA

Petrone, N. , Giacomin, M. , Koptioug, A. & Bäckström, M. (2018). Racing Wheels’ Effect on Drag/Side Forces Acting on a Cyclist at Sportstech-Miun Wind Tunnel. In Proceedings, Volume 2, ISEA 2018.. pp. 210-    

Koptioug, A. , Bäckström, M. , Ainegren, M. & Nilsson, K. (2018). Studying Moisture Transport Trough "Active" Fabrics Using Humidity-Temperature Sensor Nodes. In Proceedings, Volume 2, ISEA 2018 : .. pp. 230-    

Koptioug, A. , Rännar, L. , Botero Vega, C. A. , Bäckström, M. & Popov, V. (2018). Unique material compositions obtained by Electron beam melting of blended powders. In Euro PM2018 Proceedings.

Koptioug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Rännar, L. (2017). 3D-printing: a future “magic wand” for global manufacturing. How can we benefit from it today for sports and health care?. In Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support, icSPORTS.

Koptyug, A. , Bäckstöm, M. & Petrone, N. (2017). Developing an Instrumented Physical Model of the Human Head for Studying Concussion Mechanisms. In Proceedingd of iSSs-  (International Ski Safety Society) : The Ski Trauma and Ski Safety Congress.

Klingvall Ek, R. , Bäckström, M. & Rännar, L. (2017). Fatigue properties of Ti-6Al-4V manufactured using electron beam melting. In Proceedings Euro PM 2017: International Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition 2017. Brussels :

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2017). New Materials for Additive Manufacturing in Metal: Back to Basics?. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Materials Processing Applications, Research and Technology, FiMPART-2017, Bordeaux, France, July 9-12, 2017

Bäckström, M. , Carlsson, P. , Danvind, J. , Koptioug, A. , Sundström, D. & Tinnsten, M. (2016). A New Wind Tunnel Facility Dedicated to Sports Technology Research and Development. In Procedia Engineering. (Procedia Engineering). pp. 62--67.    

Koptyug, A. , Ainegren, M. , Bäckström, M. , Schieber, E. & Persson, J. (2016). Possibility of modern humidity sensor application in the studies ofmoisture transport through the sports and outdoor garments. In icSPORTS 2016 - Proceedings of the 4th International Congress on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support. Portugal : (Scitepress Digital Library). pp. 51--58.  

Rännar, L. , Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Jönsson, A. (2016). Water jet polishing of materials manufactured with electron beam melting technology. Paper presented at the World Powder Metallurgy Congress, Hamburg, Germany, 9-13 October, 2016

Sundström, D. , Bäckström, M. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2015). A four compartment model on human exercise bioenergetics. In Procedia Engineering. (Procedia Engineering). pp. 4--9.    

Sundström, D. , Bäckström, M. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2015). Optimal distribution of power output and braking for corners in road cycling. Paper presented at the Science and Cycling, Utrecht 1-2 July 2015  

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Tinnsten, M. (2014). Gliding-induced ski vibrations : Approaching proper modeling. In Procedia Engineering. (Procedia Engineering). pp. 539--544.    

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. & Bäckström, M. (2014). Multiscale surface structuring of the biomedical implants manufactured in Electron Beam Melting technology : Demands, advances and challenges. In Proceedings of the 5:th International Conference in Additive Technologies.. pp. 37--42.

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. & Langlet, r. (2013). Bulk Metallic Glass Manufacturing Using Electron Beam Melting. In Proceedings from Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing, Nottingham, UK, July 2013. Nottingham, UK :

Cronskär, M. & Bäckström, M. (2013). Modeling of fractured clavicles and reconstruction plates using CAD, finite element analysis and real musculoskeletal forces input. In WIT Transactions on Biomedicine and Health. (WIT Transactions on Biomedicine and Health). pp. 235--243.  

Bäckström, M. , Tinnsten, M. , Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. , Carlsson, P. , Danvind, J. & Wiklund, H. (2013). Sports Technology Education at Mid Sweden University. In 6TH ASIA-PACIFIC CONGRESS ON SPORTS TECHNOLOGY (APCST). (Procedia Engineering). pp. 214--219.    

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Tinnsten, M. (2013). Studies into the Mechanisms of the Cross-country Ski Vibrations and Possible Models of the Phenomenon. In 6TH ASIA-PACIFIC CONGRESS ON SPORTS TECHNOLOGY (APCST). (Procedia Engineering). pp. 40--45.  

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Tinnsten, M. (2012). Cross-country Ski Vibrations : Loaded Vs Unloaded Skis. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing, May 28 - 31, 2012, Vuokatti, Finland

Koptyug, A. , Rännar, L. , Backstrom, M. & Klingvall, R. (2012). Electron Beam Melting : Moving from Macro- to Micro- and Nanoscale. In Materials Science Forum. Switzerland : (Materials Science Forum). pp. 532--537.  

Koptyug, A. , Bäckström, M. & Tinnsten, M. (2012). Laboratory Setup for the Cross Country Ski Vibrations Measurements: Methodology and First Results. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing, May 28 - 31, 2012, Vuokatti, Finland

Bäckström, M. , Rännar, L. & Kuzmin, L. (2011). Influencing factors on time-loss after shooting in Biathlon. In Moderns systems for application in Biathlon. Omck : . pp. 154--159.

Bäckström, M. , Dahlén, L. , Ebrahimzadeh, R. & Rännar, L. (2009). Taylor Made Titanium Insoles in Alpine Ski Boots. In Asia-Pasific Congress on Sports Technology.

Cronskär, M. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. & Koptioug, A. (2008). Application of electron beam melting to titanium hip stem Implants. Paper presented at the International Conference on Additive Technologies

Bäckstöm, M. , Dahlen, L. & Tinnsten, M. (2008). Essential ski characteristics for cross-country skis performance. In ENGINEERING OF SPORT 7, VOL 2. Paris : . pp. 543--549.  

Johansson, J. & Bäckström, M. (2007). Collaboration - a Key Factor for the Application of Discrete Event Simulation in Real World Manufacturing Industry.

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (2003). QFD as a Tool to Improve Quality Control in a Complex Manufacturing Environment. In Proceedings of The Sixth Quality Management and Organisational Development Conference (QMOD 2003) Paris, France 1-3 october 2003 - Paris.

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (2000). Integration of real-time quality control and process monitoring. In The 33rd CIRP International Seminar on Manufacturing Systems : the manufacturing systems in its human context : a tool to extend the global welfare : 5-7 June, 2000, Stockholm, Sweden : proceedings. : CIRP International Seminar on Manufacturing Systems (33 : 2000 : Stockholm). Sth. : . pp. 438-

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (2000). On the application of quality function deployment in integrated supervisory process control. In IMechE conference transactions.. pp. 531--540.

Cai, D. Q. , Xie, M. , Goh, T. N. , Wiklund, H. & Bäckström, M. (1999). A study of control chart for adjusted processes. In The 26th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering (the 26th C & IE) : December 15-17, 1999, Melbourne, Australia.. pp. 443--447.

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (1999). An approach to integrated process monitoring and quality control of advanced machining. In Life cycle approaches to production systems : management, control, and supervision; preprints; ASI '99; Advanced Summer Institute '99, ICIMS-NOE; September 22 - 24, 1999, Leuven, Belgium. Leuven, Belgien : . pp. 150-

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (1999). Deployment of quality and productivity requirements in integrated process control. In Proceedings of The 26th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, December 15-17, 1999, Melbourne, Australia.. pp. 70--74.

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (1998). A step towards integrated supervisory control of complex machining processes. In Changing the ways we work : shaping the ICT-solutions for the next century : proceedings of the Conference on Integration in Manufacturing, Göteborg, Sweden, 6-8 October 1998. Amsterdam : (Advances in design and manufacturing). pp. 817-

Doctoral theses

Bäckström, M. (1999). On Monitoring and Control of Machining Processes. Dis. Luleå : , 1999 (Doctoral Thesis : 1999:11)

Licentiate theses, monographs

Bäckström, M. (1991). Performance of Adaptive Control : Significant Features. Lic. Linköping : Univ., 1991 (Linköping studies in science and technology. Thesis : 299)

Manuscripts

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. Integration of real-time quality control and process monitoring.

Cronskär, M. , Rännar, L. , Bäckström, M. , Nilsson, K. & Samuelsson, B. Patient-specific bone plates for clavicle fractures : Design, manufacturing and strength analysis.

Patents

Bäckström, M. & Koptyug, A. (2016). Method and system for generating a driver support product for a racing driver .

Reports

Bäckström, M. & Wiklund, H. (1999). On the use of neural networks and statistical methods in the integrated supervisory process control concept.

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