Dr. Per Persson

Professor

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Biography

Per Persson is a Professor at Linköping University and the head of a unit focused on exploring tailored materials. He applies advanced state-of-the-art microscopy techniques to acquire elemental and chemical information at the atomic scale. He specializes in the physical and chemical organization of low-dimensional structures in solid materials, employing both experimental and theoretical approaches. As a leading electron microscopist, he manages over 100 million SEK in research infrastructure supporting more than 100 direct users. Throughout his career, he has significantly promoted the advanced microscopy environments at Linköping University, earning national recognition as a Special Researcher and Infrastructure Research Fellow. His extensive international experience includes collaborations in various research environments abroad. His primary research interests lie in connecting structure to properties of materials, predicting behavior, and identifying routes for tailoring materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading a unit focused on tailored materials and advanced microscopy.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Involved in research and teaching within the materials science department.

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Provided lectures and supervised students in materials science.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Engaged in research on low-dimensional materials.

Research Scientist

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Nanoport, FEI Company • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Developed new microscopy techniques.

Research Associate

2004-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Conducted advanced research on materials.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01

University of Illinois • USA

Worked on material characterization using various microscopy techniques.

PhD Student

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Research focused on atomically resolved materials.

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.