Dr. Anna Kario

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Kario is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, focusing on applied superconductivity. Her research emphasizes the development of practical superconductors and advanced magnet technologies, significantly contributing to high-current superconducting cables for future energy applications. With a background in materials like MgB2, Kario has worked extensively with Rare Earth BCO high-temperature superconductors and led projects on their application in accelerator technologies, including notable developments in the European project EuCARD2. In her journey, she has gained substantial experience in material sciences and has collaborated with leading organizations such as CERN and the Paul Scherrer Institute. Her current research interests center around the mechanical properties of high-temperature superconductors and their implications in high magnetic field scenarios, including work on muon collider initiatives and the investigation of Nb3Sn cable systems. Kario actively participates in leading research on superconducting properties to advance the technology framework necessary for future energy solutions.

Research Interests

Courses

Applications Superconductivity Bachelor’s Assignment AM-AP Bachelor Assignment Energy Materials Systems

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.