Dr. Clas Persson

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Clas Persson. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Clas Persson is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan) focusing on materials applications technologies. His research encompasses the fields of metal casting, solar-energy conversion, quantum technologies, layered material structures, and low-dimensional systems. He investigates mesoscale particle agglomeration, ice/water interfaces, sensors, and power batteries. His work aims to model, calculate, and analyze various materials and their structures to achieve a fundamental understanding of material physics, thereby supporting the work of experimentalists. His methodology includes ab initio studies of cross-interface interactions and adhesion of mesoscopic particles at high temperatures, along with an analysis of dispersion forces. He employs the Kohn-Sham method and density-functional theory to describe materials, studying their electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. His research is directed toward tailoring materials with desired characteristics for industrial applications, utilizing Green's functions to model the effects of regular density functionals and analyze interactions with a focus on kinetics and thermodynamics.

Research Interests

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).