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Materials science

Interdisciplinary research of the microstructure and composition of various materials such as metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and polymers, in relation to their macromolecular physical and chemical properties. Materials science enables the custom creation of new materials with specific properties and uses.

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Poster session between researchers
International conference brings metamaterials and nanophotonics to Umeå

METAmeet 2026 brought leading nanophotonics researchers together for three days of exchange.

From left to right: Aitor De Andrés, Tlek Tapani, Nicolò Maccaferri
Top physicists gather for Nobel Symposium at Umeå University

From 29 June to 1 July, world leading physicists will gather in Umeå and discuss scientific breakthroughs.

A gloved hand holds an item in a lab.
A major research initiative in materials science – Umeå University one of the partner universities

A major investment in materials science in Sweden – Umeå University is participating as a partner university.

Front back to front: Ann Céline Zimmermann, Tlek Tapani, Ben Johns
Reshaping gold leads to new properties

Research on nanoporous gold could lead to more efficient chemical reactions in modern technology.

En legobit i cement under ett mikroskop
Investment in future cement materials led from Umeå

A new research school has been granted SEK 35 million to develop more sustainable cement production.

En utsikt över en disig storstad från en hög byggnad.
AI-designed paint can cool buildings during heatwaves

Lowers indoor temperature by several degrees, tests show.

Research groups

Andy Ohlin lab
In our lab we focus on the development of novel inorganic materials for the modern society.
Anna Strandberg lab
The research is focusing on material characterization with X-ray tomography and other advanced techniques.
Britt Andersson lab
Characterization and understanding of material properties and how this can be utilized for applications.
Carlos Martín lab
Biorefining of lignocellulosic biomass, upgrading residual bioresources to biofuels and biomaterials.
Christiane Funk lab
Plant proteases and the potential of Nordic microalgae for wastewater reclamation and biomass generation.
Green NanoDots
We develop luminescent quantum dots and carbon nanodots for advanced applications
Jean-Francois Boily Lab
Mineral-driven environmental catalysis: from the earth's crust to the atmosphere and other planets
Leif Jönsson Lab
The research covers biorefining of lignocellulosic feedstocks, forest-industrial processes, industrial biotechnology, and enzymes involved in...
Madeleine Ramstedt Lab
Our group studies interactions between bacteria and materials.
Markus Broström lab
Inorganic products, materials and byproducts from industrial high temperature processes
Markus Carlborg lab
Material transformation in high temperature processes using materialography and structure identification.
Merve Yeşilbaş Lab
Aquatic (geo) chemistry of Mars and icy worlds in our solar system, focusing on extreme environments on Earth.
Michael Holmboe lab
Geochemical processes on the molecular scale, in particular the water/mineral interface of silicate minerals.