Dr. Tlek Tapani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tlek Tapani is a PhD student in the Ultrafast Nanophotonics research group at Umeå University, under the supervision of Nicolò Maccaferri. He completed his undergraduate studies in physics at the University of Science and Technology of China, earning a Bachelor's degree in 2019. Tlek then attained a Master of Science degree in Physics from the University of Luxembourg in 2021, where he conducted a master's thesis on 'Ultrafast Charge Spin Dynamics in Magnetoplasmonic Materials', supervised by Daniele Brida and Nicolò Maccaferri. Following a short-term position as a research assistant within the group until early 2022, he embarked on his PhD journey focusing on unveiling nonthermal magnetization dynamics in nanomaterials supporting plasmons and the collective coherent oscillation of charges in metals. His research extends to developing an advanced pump-probe spectroscopy setup that allows for the generation of few-optical cycles of visible and near-infrared light pulses to excite and observe plasmonic effects and magnetic processes at the nanoscale.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral student

2022-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Umeå University • Umeå

Engaged in PhD research focusing on nonthermal magnetization dynamics in magnetoplasmonic 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.