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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
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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Meet Ozan Öktem, recently promoted Professor of Numerical Analysis
Published Dec 20, 2023Ozan Öktem, recently promoted Professor of Numerical Analysis, spoke about the challenges of an interdisciplinary background. He pointed out some of the drawbacks of the current market focus of academ...
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So long Sheriff
Published Dec 19, 2023Helene Rune has been a driving force at SCI School for many years. Now she is moving on to new adventures and shares her insights and experiences from a life's journey at KTH.
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Meet Yunxiang Liao, recently appointed Assistant Professor of Physics
Published Dec 13, 2023Yunxiang Liao, recently appointed assistant professor, specializes in condensed matter theory and focuses on quantum physics of many-body systems. She talks about the synergy between teaching and rese...
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SCI researchers secure millions from the Swedish Research Council
Published Nov 16, 2023The Swedish Research Council (VR) recently announced which researchers in Sweden will receive project grants in natural and engineering sciences. A total of 18 researchers from the School of Engineeri...
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In memoriam Arne Johnson
Published Oct 30, 2023Arne Johnson, professor emeritus in nuclear physics at the Department of Physics, KTH, passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 79, after a brief period of illness.
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KTH Quantum Technology Hub unlocks the potential for collaboration in the quantum field
Published Oct 27, 2023Quantum technology is a field that promises to revolutionize the way we process information, develop powerful computing systems and secure communication channels. The Quantum Technology Hub (QTH) at K...
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Swedish Research Council grants support for research infrastructures of national interest
Published Oct 25, 2023The Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) has recently announced its decision to provide significant funding for research infrastructures of national interest. Among others, the National Microsco...
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“Your Friendly Nuclear Physicist” demystifies nuclear science
Published Oct 20, 2023What does it take to be an effective science communicator and why is it vital for researchers to participate in public outreach? Elina Charatsidou, a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Physics, beli...
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Anna Delin, Director of WISE Graduate School - Nurturing Sustainability in Materials Science
Published Oct 20, 2023In the dynamic landscape of materials science, sustainability has emerged as a critical issue for the 21st century. Professor Anna Delin, director of WISE Graduate School, takes on these challenges di...
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New management structure for increased transparency and sustainability at SCI School's departments
Published Sep 27, 2023After careful planning and months of preparations, the management structure at SCI school's departments has undergone a significant restructuring. The aim was to create a more transparent and sustaina...
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KTH Railway Group – developing a competitive and sustainable railway system
Published Sep 26, 2023SCI is the home school of KTH Railway group, a competence center that gathers several research groups in various rail-related areas. It is a unique organization, able to carry out major research progr...
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Rising enthusiasm for nuclear engineering at KTH - exploring the driving factors
Published Sep 26, 2023Interest in studying nuclear engineering at KTH has historically been strong, but in recent years there has been a surge of enthusiasm for the subject. Jan Dufek, Programme Director for the MSc in Nuc...
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Particle physicist elected to the board of Young Academy of Sweden
Published Sep 25, 2023Christian Ohm, docent in particle physics, has been elected to the board of the Young Academy of Sweden (SUA). The academy's board consists of five members chosen for one-year terms. SUA is dedicated ...
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Silun Zhang - newly appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics
Published Sep 21, 2023Silun Zhang, a recently appointed assistant professor specializing in the mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence, shares insights about his academic journey, interests, and future aspirat...
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ACTIVA develops new optical technologies for a good vision throughout life
Published Aug 31, 2023The School of Engineering Sciences at KTH will be the home of ACTIVA, a newly launched Doctoral Network, with the goal to provide an international, interdisciplinary platform to train young scientists...
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New divisional structure at the Department of Mathematics
Published Aug 30, 2023The Head of School has previously decided to change the management structure of the departments at the SCI school. As part of this initiative, each Head och Department has been asked to develop a new ...
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Six SCI-projects that make a difference
Published Aug 30, 2023SCI is kicking-off six projects this autumn, covering a wide range of topics that are aligned with many of the thirteen principles of the Future Education programme. The school is committed to evolve ...
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