Dr. Ines Ezcurra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ines Ezcurra is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Plant Synthetic Biology group. Her research focuses on establishing transcription factor regulatory circuits that regulate plant biomass formation and investigating the regulatory networks involved in stress tolerance and secondary cell wall formation in angiosperms. Drawing inspiration from natural evolutionary networks, her work aims to design synthetic transcription circuits to enhance or alter plant growth through a synthetic biology approach. Ines has supervised numerous graduate researchers and has numerous alumni who have contributed to the field. Her group's interdisciplinary work includes collaborations with notable institutions and industrial partners.

Research Interests

Courses

BB2330 Plant Biotechnology Plant Fiber Resources Gene Technology Molecular Biology Biochemistry 1 (BB1150) Biotechnology (BB1050) Environmental Toxicology (BB2015) Environmental Toxicology Industrial Professionals (CB205V) Literature course for doctoral students (FCA3002) Literature course for doctoral students (FCA3001) 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).