Dr. Nils Henriksson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nils Henriksson is a PhD student in the Ultrafast Nanoscience research group at Umeå University, supervised by Nicolò Maccaferri. Nils received his MSc in Engineering Physics from Umeå University in 2023, where he specialized in computational physics with a focus on ultrafast dynamics in nanoscale materials. His master's thesis involved simulating a full pump-probe experiment. Nils's current research project investigates ultrafast non-thermal magnetization dynamics in nanomaterials, particularly exploring plasmonic magnetic properties. He is involved in simulating ultrafast effects and serves as an administrator for MSc projects within the engineering physics program. Additionally, Nils has experience teaching, having instructed a course on optics and wave physics at Umeå University.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2022-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Umeå University • Umeå

Conducting research in the Ultrafast Nanoscience group, focusing on ultrafast non-thermal magnetization dynamics in nanomaterials.

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.