Dr. Björn Laumert

Professor

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Biography

Björn Laumert is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) specializing in renewable energy systems, particularly in the field of Concentrated Solar Power. He earned his PhD and later joined Volvo Aero Corporation, where he led the aerodynamic team of the Vulcain 2 Nozzle Extension during the Ariane 517 flight failure recovery program. After moving to KTH in 2010, he built a research group focusing on the techno-economic analysis and optimization of solar power plants, which included the development of the DYESOPT EDGESIM software toolbox. Laumert has also established a solar laboratory that tests solar power components and conducts research on high-temperature materials and solar reactors. His involvement in various projects, including the ERANET project IntegrCity and the SELECT+ Erasmus Mundus project, illustrates his commitment to enhancing energy infrastructures through innovative software solutions that simulate energy flows within cities. He actively supports decision makers in local governments to implement sustainability and climate action measures. Additionally, he teaches various courses in Sustainable Energy Engineering.

Research Interests

Concentrated Solar Power Techno-Economic Analysis Energy Infrastructure Simulation of Energy Flows

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading research in Concentrated Solar Power and development of energy infrastructure for cities.

Courses

AI applications Sustainable Energy Engineering (MJ2507) Aircraft Propulsion, Advanced Course (MJ2524) Aircraft Propulsion, General Course (MJ2523) Degree Project Heat Power Technology, Cycle (MJ233X) Degree Project Heat Power Technology, Cycle (MJ232X) Large Scale Solar Power (MJ2500) Practical Optimization Energy Networks (MJ2505) Rocket Propulsion (MJ2246)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.