Dr. Nicolò Maccaferri

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicolò Maccaferri is an Associate Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at Umeå University, Sweden. He heads the Ultrafast Nanoscience Unit and is a Wallenberg Academy Fellow. Maccaferri's research focuses on light-matter interactions, advanced multifunctional nano- and meta-materials, as well as opto-electronics and photochemistry. He utilizes advanced techniques such as magneto-optical spectroscopy and nanofabrication methods to explore ultrafast phenomena in magnetoplasmonic nanostructures. He earned his PhD from the University of the Basque Country, Spain, and has over 70 publications in high-impact journals. He contributes actively to outreach and public engagement activities, aiming to inspire new generations in the field of physics. Maccaferri has a strong background in international collaboration and has been involved in major European research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading the Ultrafast Nanoscience Unit and conducting research in experimental condensed matter physics.

Research Associate Junior Group Leader

2019-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Luxembourg • Luxembourg

Led a research team in ultrafast phenomena in condensed matter physics.

Research Associate

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Italian Institute of Technology • Genoa, Italy

Worked on plasmonic nanostructures and light-matter interactions.

Awards

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Piero Brovetto Award

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.