Research output per year
Research output per year
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Natural Sciences, McMaster University
Award Date: 20 Nov 2015
Master's degree, Natural Sciences, Aarhus University
Award Date: 3 Aug 2011
Bachelor's degree, Natural Sciences, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 25 Sept 2009
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Droplet slipperiness despite surface heterogeneity at molecular scale
Lepikko, S., Morais Jaques, Y., Junaid, M., Backholm, M., Lahtinen, J., Julin, J., Jokinen, V., Sajavaara, T., Sammalkorpi, M., Foster, A. & Ras, R., 23 Oct 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nature Chemistry. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Long-term stability of aerophilic metallic surfaces underwater
Tesler, A. B., Kolle, S., Prado, L. H., Thievessen, I., Böhringer, D., Backholm, M., Karunakaran, B., Nurmi, H. A., Latikka, M., Fischer, L., Stafslien, S., Cenev, Z. M., Timonen, J. V. I., Bruns, M., Mazare, A., Lohbauer, U., Virtanen, S., Fabry, B., Schmuki, P., Ras, R. H. A., & 2 others, 18 Sept 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nature Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Probing surface wetting across multiple force, length and time scales
Daniel, D., Vuckovac, M., Backholm, M., Latikka, M., Karyappa, R., Koh, X. Q., Timonen, J. V. I., Tomczak, N. & Ras, R. H. A., Dec 2023, In: Communications Physics. 6, 1, p. 1-15 15 p., 152.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Force-Based Wetting Characterization of Stochastic Superhydrophobic Coatings at Nanonewton Sensitivity
Hokkanen, M. J., Backholm, M., Vuckovac, M., Zhou, Q. & Ras, R. H. A., 21 Oct 2021, In: Advanced Materials. 33, 42, 7 p., 2105130.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile22 Citations (Scopus)57 Downloads (Pure) -
Ferrofluid Microdroplet Splitting for Population-Based Microfluidics and Interfacial Tensiometry
Latikka, M., Backholm, M., Baidya, A., Ballesio, A., Serve, A., Beaune, G., Timonen, J. V. I., Pradeep, T. & Ras, R. H. A., Jul 2020, In: Advanced Science. 7, 14, p. 1-8 8 p., 2000359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile21 Citations (Scopus)58 Downloads (Pure)
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Resolving how internal structures in living materials are affected by external forces
01/11/2023 → 31/10/2026
Project: Domestic funds and foundations
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A new method to resolve the mechanical forces constraining plant root growth
Backholm, M., Askari, S. & Ryssy, J.
01/10/2023 → 30/09/2027
Project: Domestic funds and foundations
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SWARM: Direct measurements of collective swimming forces at the mesoscale
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2024
Project: EU: ERC grants
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Pinning and dissipation of magnetic drops on superhydrophobic surfaces
01/09/2017 → 31/08/2022
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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Magnetic Microdroplets as Analytical Probes
Ras, R., Al-Terke, H., Backholm, M., Latikka, M., Beyeh, N. & Nurmi, H.
01/10/2016 → 30/09/2018
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Prizes
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Academy of Finland Postdoctoral Grant
Backholm, Matilda (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Granted funding (personal grants)
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Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Väisälä Starting Grant
Backholm, Matilda (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Granted funding (personal grants)
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Hannu Koskinen’s best presentation award at the Finnish Physics Days
Backholm, Matilda (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation grant
Backholm, Matilda (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Granted funding (personal grants)
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Forces and flow in soft and living materials
Matilda Backholm (Speaker)
10 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Academic keynote or plenary lecture
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How to measure swimming forces of living micro- to meso-organisms
Matilda Backholm (Speaker)
16 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited academic talk
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How to swim at the mesoscale
Matilda Backholm (Speaker)
3 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Academic keynote or plenary lecture
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Forces and flow in soft and living materials
Matilda Backholm (Speaker)
14 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Academic keynote or plenary lecture
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Friction of sparkling water drops on superhydrophobic surfaces
Matilda Backholm (Speaker)
Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited academic talk
Press/Media
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Slippery Science: Crafting the World’s Most Water-Repellent Surface
Adam Foster, Matilda Backholm, Jouko Lahtinen, Ville Jokinen, Ekaterina Osmekhina, Robin Ras, Maria Sammalkorpi, Sakari Lepikko & Ygor Morais Jaques
24/10/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Water-Repellent Plastrons Keep Surfaces Dry for Months Underwater
Matilda Backholm, Jaakko Timonen, Mika Latikka & Robin Ras
24/10/2023
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Nu regnar pengarna över Matilda Backholm: ”Jag har lyxproblemet att många tror på mig just nu”
07/10/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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News New Material Stays Dry for Months Underwater
Jaakko Timonen, Robin Ras, Matilda Backholm & Mika Latikka
05/10/2023
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Team develops superhydrophobic surface that can stay dry for months underwater
Jaakko Timonen, Robin Ras, Matilda Backholm & Mika Latikka
04/10/2023
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance