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Changes in the appointment and career system on the Faculty Board's agenda
Published Nov 13, 2024The restructuring of the appointment committees, the career system and exam management were the focus of the latest meeting of the SCI Faculty Board. Board member Sara Zahedi shares insights on ongoin...
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Meet assistant professor Vaishali Adya
Published Nov 11, 2024Assistant Professor Vaishali Adya is an expert in gravitational wave research and quantum optics. She is dedicated to advancing quantum communication networks and biosensing technologies. Her collabor...
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Research on Next-Generation Underwater Robots Continues
Published Oct 24, 2024It has been confirmed that SMaRC (Swedish Maritime Robotics Centre), Sweden's leading academic venture in underwater robotics, will continue its research with support from Saab, FMV (Swedish Defence M...
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Important to focus on maximizing useful support for core activities
Published Oct 14, 2024Employment matters and the follow-up of the course quality system were some of the topics discussed at the recent Faculty Board meeting at SCI School. Fredrik Viklund, one of the members, gives an ins...
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Department of Mathematics receives large donation from Sverker Lerheden
Published Sep 30, 2024The Department of Mathematics at SCI has received a generous donation of through the will of Sverker Lerheden.
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Students design autonomous aircraft at bootcamp
Published Sep 16, 2024A recent international bootcamp provided students with hands-on experience in the field of aeronautics. The event brought industry experts and students together to work on real-world projects, such as...
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Meet Lucie Delemotte, Professor in Computational Biophysics
Published Sep 16, 2024Lucie Delemotte's journey into biophysics began with a fascination for molecular dynamics, leading her to a research focus on membrane proteins at KTH. Her work aims to understand cell communication, ...
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Faculty Board discusses working methods and recruitment processes
Published Sep 04, 2024The Faculty Board of the SCI School recently gathered for its latest meeting, where several important issues were on the agenda. Hjalmar Brismar, one of the Board members, shares insights on the key d...
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Meet Weimin Ma, Professor in Nuclear Power Safety
Published Sep 02, 2024Motivated by the vital role of nuclear power in energy supply and CO2 reduction, Weimin Ma has spent over two decades advancing the field of nuclear safety. His work addresses complex, multidisciplina...
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En lärarlegend lämnar katedern
Published Aug 20, 2024Efter en imponerande 35-årig karriär går Ulf Göran Manneberg, en av KTH:s mest uppskattade lärare, i pension. Med en passion för att integrera nya undervisningsmetoder och en djup förståelse för vikte...
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Meet Soon Hoe Lim, Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Published Aug 20, 2024Soon Hoe Lim has been appointed Assistant Professor in Mathematics with specialization in networks and complex systems. He reflects on the significance of resilience, education, and the steadfast supp...
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Building on our success: Enhancing the work and study environment
Published Jun 10, 2024The KTH schools have developed their own reform agendas. SCI has a focus on education, research and faculty renewal with efficient use of resources. Head of School Sandra Di Rocco is committed to crea...
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Gunnar Tibert awarded the 2024 Borelius medal
Published Jun 07, 2024The 2024 Borelius medal has been awarded to Gunnar Tibert for “his significant contributions to the school’s education through his forward-looking, supportive, and analytical leadership”.
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A night to remember: The annual SCI School Party
Published Jun 06, 2024The SCI School Party is always a delightful blend of academia and amusement. This year, the event took place on the 4th June at Restaurant Proviant. With over 200 attendees, the party was the talk of ...
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Lüders Band rocks the School Party
Published May 15, 2024Meet the band that started as a group of music-loving doctoral students and quickly evolved into an energetic rock ensemble. With a unique blend of original songs and covers, they have taken the SCI s...
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"There is power in collegiality"
Published Apr 09, 2024Malin Åkermo is vice-chair of SCI's newly formed Faculty Board. We asked her why she ran for the board and what issues she will be focusing on.
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Mathematicians receive research funding
Published Apr 09, 2024Funding worth SEK 29 million from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation’s mathematics program will be granted 18 mathematicians for their research. One researcher at KTH will receive a grant to recruit...
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Meet Jonathan Leung, new Assistant Professor in Rail Vehicle Technology
Published Apr 08, 2024From Calgary to Stockholm, Jonathan shares insights into his path towards excellence in mechanical engineering and his innovative contributions to sustainable railway maintenance at KTH.
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From Physics to Nanostructures - meet Alexander Grötsch
Published Apr 08, 2024Alexander Grötsch has been appointed to assistant professor in solid mechanics with specialisation in bio-based nanostructured materials. He talks about his path to KTH, a journey that took him across...
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In memoriam Klaus Biedermann
Published Apr 05, 2024Professor Emeritus Klaus Biedermann passed away on March 30th 2024, after a brief period of illness. He was a prominent figure at KTH for many years and held several important posts, including Head of...
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