Dr. Francisco Vilaplana Domingo

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Biography

Francisco Javier Vilaplana Domingo is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focused on biochemistry and glycoscience. His research primarily deals with complex carbohydrates and their applications in bio-based materials and improved nutrition. He is the director of KTH FOOD, a research center dedicated to sustainable healthy food systems, which integrates education, research, and outreach. His expertise includes carbohydrate biotechnology and bioanalytical chemistry, where he employs advanced techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography. His work aims to provide structural models of eukaryotic cell walls to understand their biosynthetic pathways and implications for nutritional health. He is committed to sustainability and the transition to a bio-based economy, exploring the deconstruction of biomass and the design of carbohydrate-rich materials.

Research Interests

Biochemistry Complex Carbohydrates Glycoscience Biotechnology Bioanalytical Chemistry Bio-based Materials Sustainable Food Systems

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Research and teaching in biochemistry and glycoscience, directing the KTH FOOD center focusing on sustainable food systems.

Courses

Biochemistry 1 (BB1150) Biotechnology (BB1050) Food Chemistry Technology (CK2000) Glycobiotechnology (BB2425) Higher Seminar Glycoscience (FCB3051) Higher Seminar Glycoscience II (FCB3052) Higher Seminar Glycoscience III (FCB3053) Higher Seminar Glycoscience IV (FCB3054) Project Sustainable Development (CB1010) Sustainable Development Biotechnology (CB1015) System Analysis Life Cycle Assessment (BB2570)

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).