Dr. Anna Karin Tornberg

Professor

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Biography

Anna-Karin Tornberg is a full professor in Numerical Analysis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She completed her PhD in Numerical Analysis at KTH in 2000, followed by postdoctoral positions at both KTH and the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University. Tornberg has developed numerical methods for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) with a specific focus on boundary integral methods for fluid flows involving particles and drops. Her research also emphasizes the development and analysis of fast methods for accelerating computations and numerical quadrature techniques for evaluating singular integrals. Tornberg has played a pivotal role in projects at the Linne FLOW Centre, engaging in both theoretical and numerical work. Furthermore, she has received several prestigious awards including the Göran Gustafsson Prize in Mathematics and the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. Tornberg has been active in academic service, holding leadership roles within the Department of Mathematics at KTH and contributing to international mathematics communities. She has been an invited speaker at multiple prestigious conferences and is actively involved in editorial work for various mathematics journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Full professor in Numerical Analysis, overseeing research and education in the field.

Awards

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Göran Gustafsson Prize Mathematics

2014-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

2006-01-01

Courses

Degree Project Scientific Computing Numerical Methods, Basic Course Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations

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
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  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
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  • Summary of Project (if required)
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