Dr. Carl Zetterling

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Biography

Carl-Mikael Zetterling is a Professor in the Division of Electronics Embedded Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on process technology, device design, high temperature and high power devices, and wide bandgap materials, specifically Silicon Carbide (SiC). Over his career, he has contributed to more than 300 publications and has an h-index of 27. Zetterling has edited and written significant works in his field, including a book on Process Technology for Silicon Carbide Devices and has also co-authored literature aimed at guiding students away from plagiarism. He received his M.Sc.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from KTH in 1991 and 1997, respectively. Additionally, he has held various administrative positions, such as the Vice Dean of the School of ICT from 2013 to 2017. His teaching responsibilities include courses in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Physics, with a specialization in Nanotechnology. Zetterling has also served as an Invited Scholar at Stanford University and as an Invited Professor at Kyoto University.

Research Interests

Process Technology Device Design High Temperature Devices High Power Devices Wide Bandgap Materials Silicon Carbide

Experience

Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Currently leading the Division of Electronics Embedded Systems.

Vice Dean

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

KTH School of ICT • Stockholm, Sweden

Oversaw academic matters and faculty administrative tasks.

Invited Scholar

1995-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Center for Integrated Systems, Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Conducted research and collaboration.

Invited Professor

1998-01-01 — 1998-12-31

Kyoto University • Kyoto, Japan

Engaged in educational and research activities.

Invited Professor

2001-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Kyoto Institute of Technology • Kyoto, Japan

Collaborated on advanced research projects.

Courses

Degree Project Electrical Engineering, specialising Nanotechnology, Cycle (EA249X) Degree Project Engineering Physics, specialising Nanotechnology, Cycle (IA249X) Digital Design (IE1205) Digital Design (IE1204) Electrical Principles (IF1330) Electronic Product Development (IE1332) Electronic System Design (FIL3237) Electronic Systems Design (IL2237) Embedded Electronics (IE1206) Power Semiconductor Devices (IH2662) Statistical Methods Microelectronics (FIH3601)

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).