Prof. Per Nylén

Per Nylén is Professor of production technology and leader of the research team Production Technology West at University West. Per Nylén’s main research interest is to develop models and control methods for optimization of thermal spray processes. In particular, his focus is placed on the development of process models, material models, diagnostics, and sensor-based control, predicting and controlling material properties. Prof. Nylén is engaged in intense co-operations with industrial partners in the field of coating development and built up as a coordinator of a modern, well-equipped production center at University West. He is also since many years active in the education of students and supervised a number of PhD thesis. During his career, he established a valuable industrial and academic network within Europe and USA. In addition, he is well experienced in the management and organization of scientific and academic structures.