Prof. Magnus Jonsson ✓ Verified

Overview

Prof. Magnus Jonsson is a Professor of Applied Physics at Linköping University in Sweden, specialising in organic photonics and nanooptics. His research focuses on the development of nanoscale optical systems and materials, with applications in biosensing and photonic devices. He directs a micro- and nanofabrication center at the university, providing infrastructure and expertise for nanoscale research and development.

Services and expertise

Prof. Jonsson's research programme encompasses organic photonics, nanooptics, and nanofabrication. His work includes the design and fabrication of plasmonic structures for biosensing applications, as well as the development of conducting polymers for dynamic optical systems. The micro- and nanofabrication center under his direction provides capabilities in the production and characterisation of nanoscale devices and materials. His research has been supported by major funding bodies, including a Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (awarded 2019), a Swedish Research Council Consolidator grant (2020), and a European Research Council Consolidator grant (2023).

Notable work

During postdoctoral research at TU Delft, Prof. Jonsson developed plasmonic nanopores for single-molecule biosensing applications. His subsequent research has introduced conducting polymers as functional materials for dynamic plasmonics in nanooptics, enabling tunable optical properties in nanoscale systems. This work bridges materials science and optical physics, with applications in molecular detection and analysis.

Team and background

Prof. Jonsson holds the position of Professor of Applied Physics at Linköping University, where he also directs the micro- and nanofabrication center. His recognition as a Wallenberg Academy Fellow reflects his standing in Swedish research. His career includes postdoctoral experience at TU Delft in the Netherlands, where he developed expertise in plasmonic biosensing before establishing his research programme in Sweden.