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Professor Dr. Björn Laumert

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Biography

Björn Laumert is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in energy systems and concentrated solar power. After earning a PhD, he joined Volvo Aero Corporation and played significant roles in R&D for ESA's Ariane space components, particularly as the design leader for the Vulcain 2 Nozzle Extension recovery program and the Vinci engine turbines. In 2010, he began supervising PhD candidates, focusing his research on optimizing concentrated solar power systems. He developed DYESOPT EDGESIM, a state-of-the-art software for techno-economic analysis and power plant integration strategies. His laboratory advancements have fostered high-level research on solar reactors and high-temperature materials. Prof. Laumert is involved in energy infrastructure projects in urban settings, contributing to software that models energy hub operations and facilitates sustainable decision-making among city officials regarding energy transitions.

Research Interests

Concentrated Solar Power Energy Infrastructure Techno-Economic Analysis Renewable Energy Systems

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading research in concentrated solar power and supervising PhD students.

Courses

AI Applications in 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 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).