Dr. James Gardner

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Gardner is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in photochemistry and photophysics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Tulane University in 2004 and completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at The Johns Hopkins University in 2009. Following his doctoral studies, he undertook post-doctoral research at Uppsala University, focusing on interfacial charge transfer chemistry using laser-based time-resolved spectroscopies. Since joining the faculty at KTH in 2012, Gardner has held various positions, including Deputy Head of the Center for Molecular Devices (CMD), which emphasizes research on emerging solar cell technologies. In 2016, he was promoted to tenured Associate Professor, and in 2018, he became Division Head of Applied Physical Chemistry. James has been actively involved in editorial work for journals such as Energies and Nanoenergy Advances, contributing significantly to the field of solar energy conversion and materials synthesis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — 2024-01-01

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

As an Associate Professor at KTH, I focus on photochemistry and photophysics, research in solar energy conversion, and lead the Division of Applied Physical Chemistry.

Courses

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Batteries Chemical Equilibrium Introductory 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

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