I am a PhD student at the Industrial Doctoral School studying biophysics and biophotonics in Magnus Andersson Lab.
Rasmus took his MSc in Engineering Physics at Umeå University in 2020, focusing on material-, and nanoscience. During an exchange year at City University of Hong Kong in 2018, he studied advanced optics and laser physics. He now combines these interests in his PhD research, studying biophysics and biophotonics in Magnus Andersson Lab. He also collaborates closely with the Swedish defense research agency (FOI), through the Industrial Doctoral School.
In his research, Rasmus uses optical methods to study physical and chemical properties in biological organisms. More specifically, he uses spectroscopic methods such as Raman-, absorbance-, and fluorescence spectroscopy, as well as optical tweezers to study individual microorganisms. The objects he studies include bacterial spores; a highly resistant form of bacteria known to cause many separate diseases, from regular food poisoning to anthrax. Furthermore he uses spectroscopic methods to study harmful chemicals such as opioids and nerve agents. His research aims to create new methods and protocols for detecting and tracking harmful chemical and biological agents.
In addition to his research, Rasmus has taught the Optics and wave physics course at UmU, and is currently assistant programme director for the Engineering Physics programme. During his free time, Rasmus enjoys writing, both scientific and non-scientific literature, as well as outdoor swimming.