Dr. Åsa Emmer

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Biography

Åsa Emmer is a full professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and specializes in Analytical Chemistry. With a robust academic background, she initially obtained her undergraduate education at Stockholm University. Åsa has significant experience working in both academia and industry, having held positions as a laboratory engineer and in the pharmaceutical sector with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Her doctoral studies were completed at KTH, where she has remained to develop her academic career from researcher to professor. Her research primarily focuses on the development of methods for sample preparation and mass spectrometry, particularly in analyzing challenging biosamples. Current projects include the study of amyloid β-peptides in relation to Alzheimer's disease through advanced techniques such as matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. Åsa is committed to improving analytical methods and their applications in biopharmaceuticals, contributing to both European Union-funded projects and collaborations with international research institutions. She also plays a significant role in teaching undergraduate and doctoral courses, has supervised numerous thesis projects, and actively engages in educational program development. Her work exemplifies an integration of fundamental research with applied analytical challenges in health sciences.

Research Interests

Courses

Analytical Chemistry (CK1290) Analytical Chemistry Statistics (CK1295) Analytical Separations (KD2330) Literature course for doctoral students (FCA3002) Literature course for doctoral students (FCA3001) Organic Biochemical Analytical Separations (FCK3303) Organic Biochemical Analytical Separations (FCK3304) Perspectives Research Innovation (KA1030) Perspectives Research Innovation (KA1040) Purification Biomolecules (BB1210) Spectroscopic Tools Chemistry (KD2320) Supervision Methodology Undergraduate Projects (FKA3020) Research front Line analytical Chemistry (FCK3309)

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).