Dr. Håkan Rensmo

Professor

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Biography

Håkan Rensmo is a Professor of Physics at Uppsala University since 2011, leading the research program in Condensed Matter Physics and Energy Materials. He has a distinguished academic background with a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Uppsala University, where he focused on dye-sensitized nanostructured metal oxide electrodes. Rensmo has contributed to over 200 publications and has a notable h-index of 69, which underscores his impact in the field. His research primarily revolves around X-ray science and energy materials, with applications in photovoltaics and battery technologies. He has supervised over 20 PhD candidates and is actively involved in various international scientific committees and conferences. Rensmo has received several prestigious awards, including the Lilly Sven Thuréus prize and the Gustafsson prize for younger researchers. His work is backed by a solid commitment to understanding and developing new possibilities in energy conversion and storage technologies through advanced materials science.

Research Interests

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.