Dr. Jochen Schwenk

Professor

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Biography

Jochen Schwenk is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Translational Proteomics. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Tübingen in Germany in 2005, focusing on multiplexed immunoassays. After moving to Sweden, he joined the Human Protein Atlas project, conducted postdoctoral research under Prof. Mathias Uhlén, and established the Affinity Proteomics Unit at SciLifeLab. Appointed as Docent in Translational Proteomics in 2011 and promoted to Associate Professor in 2016, Schwenk became a full Professor at KTH in 2020. His interdisciplinary research examines the molecular heterogeneity that underlies various human phenotypes related to health and disease, especially focusing on developing and applying innovative protein analysis methods in clinical settings. He leads a team that conducts significant research projects in areas such as cancer and cardiometabolic disorders while actively supervising PhD and master students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Conducting interdisciplinary research in Translational Proteomics, supervising PhD and master students, and teaching courses related to proteomics.

Associate Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Conducted research in Translational Proteomics and mentored students.

Docent

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Contributed to research and education in Translational Proteomics.

Courses

Proteomics (CB2080)

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).