Dr. Diego Mas Ivars

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Biography

Diego Mas Ivars is an Adjunct Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology specializing in Soil Rock Mechanics. He is also the Rock Mechanics Research Coordinator at the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB). His research primarily focuses on the coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of jointed rock masses and the hydro-mechanical behavior of fractures. He employs both continuum and discontinuum numerical modeling techniques to characterize situ stress fields, advancing the understanding of rock mechanics in the context of nuclear waste management. Diego holds a prominent position in research development associated with the analysis of long and short-lived radioactive waste repositories.

Research Interests

Soil Rock Mechanics Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Behaviour Jointed Rock Mass Hydro-Mechanical Behaviour of Fractures Numerical Modelling Situ Stress Field Characterization

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Soil Rock Mechanics.

Rock Mechanics Research Coordinator

2012-01-01 — Present

Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) • Stockholm, Sweden

Responsible for rock mechanics issues and research related to construction analysis and long-term safety of nuclear waste repositories.

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).