Alfred Larsson, presently working as a Postdoc at Leiden University, received the MAX IV PhD prize for his thesis “The Formation and Breakdown of Passive Film on Ni Alloys in situ synchrotron studies” at the User Meeting in January 2026. During his recent visit to MAX IV as a user, he was presented with the PhD Prize plaque by the Science Director, Joachim Schnadt. The heavy prize plaque, with decorations inspired by Larsson’s thesis, was made by the skilled MAX IV workshop staff from a stainless-steel vacuum flange.
“I’m honoured and flattered to receive the PhD prize,” says Alfred. “It feels good to be recognised for my hard work.”
Alfred Larsson has long experience with MAX IV and began his journey as a summer worker on laser alignment and programming. He finished his PhD thesis at the Division of Synchrotron Radiation Research at Lund University, and is active in the field of electrochemistry, with applications including the production of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel. He greatly enjoys his current work in Leiden and is learning a lot.
“Electrochemistry is an art, and I get to learn from great artists,” says Alfred Larsson.
