Dr. Annica Black Schaffer

Professor

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Biography

Annica Black-Schaffer is a Full Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, where she leads the Quantum Matter Theory research program. She received her Ph.D. in condensed matter theory from Stanford University in 2009 and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (NORDITA) in Stockholm. In 2017, she was promoted to Full Professor. Her research primarily focuses on contemporary areas of modern physics, particularly unconventional superconductivity, topological matter, and strongly correlated electron systems. Currently, her work investigates the mechanisms and properties of unconventional, topological, and inhomogeneous superconductivity. Her research has received support from various external grants, including the European Research Council and the Swedish Research Council, highlighting her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.