Dr. Gastón Crespo Paravano

Professor

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Biography

Born in Buenos Aires, Gastón Adrián Crespo Paravano studied Chemistry at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), where he received his Licentiate degree from 1999 to 2005. He then moved to the Rovira Virgili University in Tarragona, Spain, acquiring a Master's degree in Nanotechnology and Nanoscience and doctoral degrees in 2007 and 2010, respectively. After that, he joined Professor Eric Bakker's group at the University of Geneva in Switzerland as a postdoctoral assistant from 2011 to 2013. In 2014, he was promoted to Maître Assistant at the university. In 2017, Crespo Paravano was appointed to a tenure-track assistant professorship at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, where he was promoted to associate professor in 2020 and to full professor in 2024. His research interests encompass electroanalytical chemistry, membrane transport, the development of electrochemical techniques, electrochemiluminescence optical sensors, and environmental and biomedical applications, as well as triggered devices and synchrotron characterization. He has co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and holds patents, in addition to being a co-founder of several spin-off companies.

Research Interests

Electroanalytical Chemistry Membrane Transport Electrochemical Techniques Electrochemiluminescence Optical Sensors Environmental Applications Biomedical Applications Triggered Devices Synchrotron Characterization

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading research in the field of electroanalytical chemistry.

Courses

Analytical Chemistry with Statistics Analytical Chemistry Analytical Separations Master's Thesis in Chemistry, Advanced Level Bachelor's Thesis in Chemical Engineering Chemical Sensors: Principles and Applications Organic and Biochemical Analytical Separations Project Chemistry

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).