Dr. Johan Söderström

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ever since I started my Ph.D. studies, I have been interested in isolated atoms and molecules in the gaseous phase, developing instruments to perform new science. As a Ph.D. student, I developed a new type of spectroscopy called XETECO for studying gaseous species. My thesis led me to a postdoctoral position where I worked with Catalin Miron to finalize the PLEIADES beamline at the SOLEIL synchrotron in Paris, focusing on studies of gaseous species. After completing my postdoc, I continued my interest in advancing science by building new equipment, particularly during the establishment of the HELIOS laboratory at Uppsala University, which serves as a high harmonic generation laboratory for studying the dynamics of matter. Currently, my primary research interest is in studying fundamental interactions between X-rays, atoms, and small molecules, utilizing soft X-ray spectroscopy and collaborating with national and international large-scale facilities such as MAX-IV and European XFEL.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.