Dr. Johan Rockberg

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Biography

Johan Rockberg is a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, at the AlbaNova University Center. His research specializes in Antibody Engineering and Directed Evolution, focusing on cell biology and molecular biotechnology. He has a strong emphasis on developing innovative methods to address fundamental questions related to Proteins and Viruses. His projects aim at discovering gene therapy vehicles and developing novel bi-specific protein therapeutics, particularly in modulating the immune system to combat cancer and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, Johan is involved in generating mammalian cell factories for efficient production processes of AAV-based biopharmaceuticals.

Research Interests

Antibody Engineering Directed Evolution Cell Biology Molecular Biotechnology Systems Biology

Courses

Higher Seminar Molecular Biotechnology (FCB3061) Higher Seminar Molecular Biotechnology II (FCB3062) Higher Seminar Molecular Biotechnology III (FCB3063) Higher Seminar Molecular Biotechnology IV (FCB3064) Introduction Biotechnology (BB1010) Introduction Biotechnology (CB1040)

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).