Prof. Tommy Nylander
Prof. Tommy Nylander
Information
| Expertise | Experimental Techniques Platform | Synthesis Platform | Theory and Simulation Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA 1 - Colloidal Composites, Gels and Glasses | X | ||
| NA 2 - Self-assembling and Biomimetic Systems | X | X | |
| NA 4 - Polymer Based Complex Systems | X |
Description
Prof. Nylander completed his PhD in Biophysical Technology at Food Technology, Lund University with Prof. Kåre Larsson in 1987. In 1990 he did a postdoc at Applied Mathematics, ANU, Australia with Prof. Barry Ninham. He was promoted to full professor in Physical Chemistry, Lund University 2007. He is a member of the Scanian Gastronomic Academy, fellow at Lund Advanced Institute of Neutron and X-ray Science LINXS, and 2023-2025 he serves as president of the European Colloid and Interface Society. The main theme of Prof. Nylander scientific activity has been to relate interfacial behaviour of surface-active molecule to their solution behaviour with the focus on soft matter materials. The focus has been on molecules of biological origin, e.g. proteins and lipids, and the self-assembled structures they form in bulk and at interfaces with relevance for fundamental understanding of for life science, food and pharma applications. His research aims to reveal the relationship between soft matter structure and function for sustainable processes and delivery as promotor of health and well-being. In his research, he uses a range of advanced techniques based on light, x-ray and neutron scattering. Here he has been engaged in beamline access committee for major neutron scattering facilities. He has published more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters with many academic as well as industrial collaborators and is the recipient of several awards including Norblad-Ekstrand-medal from Swedish Chemical Society and 2023 Lectureship award (LA) of the Japanese Chemical Society, Colloid and Interface division.