Dr. Daniel Aili

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Aili is a Professor and Head Unit at Linköping University, focusing on the research and development of new nanoscale components and the fabrication of functional materials through self-assembly. His research interests encompass the design and development of molecules, soft materials, and hybrid nanoscale components for a wide range of applications including biomedicine and molecular biology, with specific emphasis on diagnostics, biosensors, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. He has a significant interest in molecular self-assembly and investigates fundamental processes while exploring their potential as tools for creating bioresponsive and biointeractive materials. Aili leads a research group dedicated to creating hydrogels for cell therapy treatment and has been recognized with several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field, including the ERC Consolidator Grant and the Wallenberg Academy Fellow status.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Head Unit conducting research focused on design and development of nanoscale components and functional materials.

Associate Professor

— Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Conducted advanced research in nanoscale materials and their applications.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Involved in research and teaching in molecular physics.

Postdoc

— Present

School of Materials Science, Nanyang Technological University • Singapore

Worked on advanced material science projects.

Postdoc

— Present

Prof. Molly Stevens' lab, Imperial College London • UK

Conducted research in biomaterials and their applications.

Awards

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ERC Consolidator Grant

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SSF MED-X project HEALiX Coordinator

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Wallenberg Academy Fellow

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AkzoNobel Nordic Prize

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Ingvar Carlsson Award

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Arnbergska Prize

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.