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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
Ulf Göran Manneberg står bredvid några av de utmärkelser han mottagit under sin karriär på KTH. Foto: Linda Lundström 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
Sandra Di Rocco, Photo: Marta Marko-Tisch 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
Photo: Marta Marko-Tisch 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
Before the show, at the SCI Schhol Party 2023 (from right): Armin, Helena, Erik, Sofia, Alina, Paloma, Magnus. Missing: Philip 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"
Malon Åkermo, Photo: Marta Marko-Tisch 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
During the years 2014-2029, the idea is for KAW to allocate SEK 650 million to Swedish mathematical research. 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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De får Göran Gustafssonpriset 2024
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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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"New at work" - Erik Edstam, SCI's new Head of Administration
Coffe and t-shirts are two things Erik Edstam can't get enough of. Photo: Marta Marko-Tisch Published Feb 28, 2024"It is easier to start at KTH than to leave", says Erik Edstam, who, after completing his studies and working in various positions for many years, has now taken over the role of Head of Administration...
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They can do it! Meet the new coordinators of Q-SCI
Elina Charatsidou and Liviana Palmisano, the new coordinators of the Q-SCI network. Photo: Marta Marko-Tisch Published Feb 27, 2024Liviana Palmisano and Elina Charatsidou are stepping into their new roles as coordinators of Q-SCI, ready to drive forward the mission of fostering a supportive community for female faculty members. T...
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Railwayman changes track and joins SCI management team
Since 1 February 2024, Professor Sebastian Stichel is the new Deputy Head of the SCI School and soon-to-be Head of Faculty Renewal. Photo: Marta Marko-Tisch Published Feb 12, 2024After many years as director of the KTH Railway Group, Professor Sebastian Stichel has decided to dedicate more time to his other passion: faculty renewal. He is the new Deputy Head of the SCI School ...
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Her work "quite possibly represents a breakthrough"
Published Jan 26, 2024Sara Zahedi believes that collaboration, transparency, and utilizing faculty knowledge in decision-making will improve trust and effectiveness in academia. She is new Professor in Numerical Analysis a...
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In memoriam Bengt Lund-Jensen
Published Jan 25, 2024Professor emeritus Bengt Lund-Jensen passed away on December 21st 2023, at the age of 69. Bengt was a prominent figure at KTH for many years and held several important posts, including Head of the Phy...
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Equality work is constantly relevant
The President's Equality and Diversity Prize was awarded in connection to the graduation ceremony in the City Hall on 19 December by Deputy President Mikael Lindström. From left: Carlota Canalias, Linda Lundström and Lisa Prahl Wittberg. Published Jan 15, 2024Why do women, compared to men, not seem to have similar opportunities to pursue an academic career and reach a permanent teaching position? This is what Canalias, Lundström and Prahl Wittberg wanted t...
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