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Professor Dr. Daniel Söderberg

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Biography

Daniel Söderberg is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, having joined the faculty full-time in 2014. He has a Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics obtained in 1999 and has an extensive background with the Swedish Pulp Paper Research Institute, which became Innventia. His professional focus includes research on multiphase flows and the manufacturing processes related to forest-based materials. He also served as the Deputy Director for the Material Processes business area from 2009 to 2013 and has held several key positions including the Head of the Department of Mechanics at KTH from 2016 to 2018. He directs the national research platform Treesearch, which is dedicated to advancing research on utilizing Swedish forest resources. Daniel is actively involved in academia, examining various courses related to Fibre Polymer Technology and Pulp Paper Processes.

Research Interests

Multiphase Flows Manufacturing Processes Forest-Based Materials

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH • Stockholm, Sweden

Full-time faculty member in the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology.

Deputy Director

— Present

Swedish Pulp Paper Research Institute • Sweden

Oversaw the Material Processes business area.

Head

— Present

Department of Mechanics, KTH • Stockholm, Sweden

Led the Department of Mechanics.

Courses

Degree Project Fibre Polymer Technology Electron Microscopy Analysis Fibre Polymer-based Materials Paper Chemistry Professionally Active Project Work in Fibre Polymer Technology Pulp Paper Processes

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.