Dr. Gunnar Niklasson

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Biography

Gunnar Niklasson is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Uppsala University, specializing in solid state physics. His research focuses on materials surface coatings and their energy and environmental applications, including electrochromic and thermochromic coatings for smart windows, gas sensors for environmental monitoring, and photocatalysis with solar absorber coatings. His studies involve structure, optics, light scattering, impedance spectroscopy, and electrochemistry, with particular interest in the properties of porous materials and nanoparticles. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and has authored numerous patents in relation to his work.

Research Interests

Materials Surface Coatings Energy Applications Environmental Applications Electrochromic Coatings Thermochromic Coatings Gas Sensors Environmental Monitoring Photocatalysis Solar Absorber Coatings Optics Light Scattering Impedance Spectroscopy Electrochemistry Porous Materials Nanoparticles

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.