Dr. John Löfblom

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Biography

John Löfblom is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in protein engineering and technology development. His research focuses on directed evolution methods, enabling the creation of new artificial proteins with specific functions. Löfblom's work highlights the importance of proteins, which exhibit a vast diversity of structures, properties, and functions, playing a key role in biological processes and applications across various fields including enzyme development and drug discovery. His current research involves engineering artificial ligands targeting angiogenesis, tissue engineering, and developing protein-based drugs for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Löfblom is actively seeking talented students for Master's Thesis projects in his group. He also teaches courses related to biomolecule analysis and combinatorial protein engineering, serving as course responsible and examiner for multiple higher seminars and projects in biotechnology.

Research Interests

Courses

Analysis Biomolecules (BB1200) Biotechnology (KH1223) Higher Seminar Protein Science (FCB3021) Higher Seminar Protein Science II (FCB3022) Higher Seminar Protein Science III (FCB3023) Higher Seminar Protein Science IV (FCB3024) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2210) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2220) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2200) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2230)

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).