Dr. James Gardner

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Gardner is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Tulane University in 2004, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Johns Hopkins University in 2009. After completing post-doctoral research at Uppsala University from 2009 to 2011, he focused on interfacial charge transfer chemistry and advanced laser-based time-resolved spectroscopies. James was promoted to tenured Associate Professor in 2016 and serves as the Division Head of Applied Physical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry since 2018. He has been instrumental in studying the properties of molecular materials, particularly copper compounds for applications in solar cells and optoelectronics. His research aims to improve the efficiency and stability of solar energy conversion systems. Additionally, he is involved in the Center for Molecular Devices, a collaborative research environment between KTH and Uppsala University, focusing on emerging solar cell technologies. James also serves as an editor for the journals Energies and Nanoenergy Advances.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Promoted to tenured Associate Professor specializing in applied physical chemistry.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Explored interfacial charge transfer chemistry using advanced spectroscopic techniques.

Assistant Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducted research and teaching in photoelectrochemistry.

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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