i) New nanoscience instrumentation: The group is developing a new microscopy method (external link) using neutral helium atoms for imaging. We also work on mask-based nm resolution lithography using metastable helium atoms. This work is done within the FET-Open project Nanolace (external link) which Bodil coordinates. In addition, we work on material characterisation using molecular beams.
ii) Smart surfaces: This research focuses on making anti-icing surfaces. (external link) Together with Dr. Zalieckas (see below), we are also working on developing an erosion-protecting coating for wind turbine blades. This project is sponsored by Equinor (Akademiavtalen) and is an activity within Bergen Offshore Wind Centre (BOW).
A further research activity is related to the identification of ancient plant fibre textiles using nano-scale characterisation techniques. This is a collaboration with Hana Lukesova at Bergen University Museum.
For a full list of Bodil's publications, click here (external link).