Dr. Ali Elshaari

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ali Elshaari is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, associated with the Division of Quantum Nano Physics, and a Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology Fellow. His research focuses on integrated quantum photonics, with an emphasis on the generation, manipulation, and detection of quantum states of light on a chip. Ali works on hybrid integration of photon sources, programmable photonic circuits, and scalable architectures for quantum communication and computation. His research is supported by prestigious organizations, including the Wallenberg Foundation, the Swedish Research Council, Vinnova, and the European Research Council. He actively supervises doctoral students and encourages prospective students to explore his research and supervised projects.

Research Interests

Integrated Quantum Photonics Quantum States of Light Photon Sources Programmable Photonic Circuits Quantum Communication Quantum Computation

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in integrated quantum photonics.

Courses

Electromagnetism Waves Optical Physics Quantum Information Quantum Photonics Quantum Technology

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).