Dr. Alexander Grötsch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander Grötsch is an Assistant Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Division of Material Structural Mechanics. His research focuses on various aspects of materials science, particularly involving applied physics, synchrotron science, and architected metamaterials. Grötsch has contributed significantly to the understanding of functional materials at the microscale and nanoscale, emphasizing solid mechanics and materials science. His expertise also includes advanced techniques such as Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS/XRD), alongside innovations in additive manufacturing and micromechanical testing. He has been involved in several international research collaborations and has a diverse range of affiliations, including institutions in the United States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. His scholarly output has earned him recognition, including being named 'Reviewer of the Month' by Nature Portfolio in October 2024, and he has received prestigious awards such as the John Moyes Lessells Scholarship from the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2018.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Tenure Track position focusing on material structural mechanics.

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).