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Professor Dr. Joachim Oberhammer

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Biography

Joachim Oberhammer is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in microwave terahertz microsystems. His research interests encompass radio-frequency terahertz microsystems, RF micro-electromechanical systems (RF MEMS), sub-THz radar concepts, and THz communication. He earned his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Graz University of Technology, Austria, and completed his Ph.D. at KTH in 2004. Subsequently, he undertook post-doctoral research at Nanyang Technological University and Kyoto University. Since joining KTH, he has led significant research in the field, achieving recognition with over 200 reviewed research papers and four patents. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Engineer Award from the European Microwave Association. In addition to his research activities, Oberhammer has been involved in various academic committees and served as an associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology. He coordinates multiple major projects funded by the Swedish Research Foundation and European Union initiatives.

Research Interests

Radio-Frequency Terahertz Microsystems RF/Microwave Micro-Electromechanical Systems THz Communication Sub-THz Radar Concepts

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Lead research and teaching in microwave terahertz microsystems and related fields.

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Conduct research and teach on RF/microwave micro-electromechanical systems.

Awards

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Young Engineer Award

2023-01-01
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ERC Consolidator Grant

2013-01-01

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).