Dr. Åsa Emmer

Professor

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Biography

Åsa Emmer is a full professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Department of Analytical Chemistry. She earned her undergraduate education at Stockholm University and subsequently held roles as a laboratory engineer in analytical chemistry at a pharmaceutical company and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Her academic journey led her back to KTH, where she completed her doctoral degree and advanced her career from researcher to assistant professor, then associate professor, and finally to full professorship. Her primary research interests include group sample preparation, separation science, mass spectrometry, and the miniaturization of methods applied to biosamples, biomolecules, and bioactive substances. Emmer focuses on achieving selectivity and sensitivity while working with small volumes of complex samples, contributing to the development of new analytical methods for the detection of amyloid β-peptides, glycoproteins, and other important analytes within the biomedical field. She also teaches and supervises a range of courses in analytical chemistry at KTH.

Research Interests

Courses

Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Statistics Analytical Separations Organic Biochemical Analytical Separations Purification Biomolecules Spectroscopic Tools Chemistry Research Front Line Analytical Chemistry

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).