Dr. Björn Palm

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Biography

Björn Palm is a Senior Professor in Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He received his PhD in 1991 with a thesis on enhancing heat transfer in boiling. He has held various positions at KTH, including research assistant and associate professor, before becoming a full professor in 2006. Between 2011 and 2017, he served as the head of the Department of Energy Technology. Palm has been actively engaged in internal processes at KTH and has been elected to various committees, including the central faculty collegium and the recruitment committee. His research primarily focuses on heat pumping technology, specifically in heating and cooling systems, component development, and heat transfer. His special interests include systems using natural refrigerants, enhancing heat transfer methods, and microchannel heat exchangers using nanofluids, all aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Research Interests

Courses

Degree Project in Energy Technology (MJ241X) Degree Project in Heat Transfer (MJ237X) Degree Project in Sustainable Buildings (MJ243X) Methods in Research for Sustainable Energy (MJ2510)

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).