Dr. Jafar Mahmoudi

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Biography

Jafar Mahmoudi has over 25 years of experience in academia and industry, particularly in Sustainable Energy Development with a strong focus on wind technology and industrial operation simulation. He has served as a lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Production Development at KTH Royal Institute of Technology since 2018. Dr. Mahmoudi previously held a Guest Professor position at Mälardalen University, where he specialized in Industrial Energy Optimization. He earned his PhD in Material Process Technology from KTH, where he researched modeling solidification processes with a focus on energy optimization. With more than 108 published articles to his name, including 47 journal papers, his work has significantly contributed to the field. Dr. Mahmoudi has managed numerous research projects, including the Advanced Wellbore Transport Modelling and risk reduction studies for offshore operations, showcasing his capability to bridge theoretical research with practical industrial applications. He has extensive teaching experience at various levels, contributing to the education of PhD, MSc, and BSc students in complex subjects such as heat transfer and sustainable energy systems, and is known for integrating academic knowledge with industry interests on a global scale.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and supervising students at various academic levels, focusing on sustainable production and energy management.

Guest Professor

2003-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Mälardalen University • Vasteras, Sweden

Specialized in Industrial Energy Optimization with a focus on heat and mass transfer.

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).