Dr. Karin Odelius

Professor

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Biography

Karin Odelius is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Division of Polymer Technology. Her main research interests focus on green design and the synthesis of sustainable functional polymers, implementing the principles of green chemistry in choosing and developing synthesis methodologies. She also emphasizes waste management in polymer design, understanding how to design relevant structures that achieve desired properties across simple and complex polymeric architectures for various intended uses, including commodity and engineering applications.

Research Interests

Green Design Sustainable Functional Polymers Green Chemistry Waste Management in Polymer Design

Experience

Vice Director Cycle Studies

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Oversees cycle studies at the CBH school.

Programme Coordinator

2016-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Coordinates the Master's programme 'Macromolecular Materials' within the Nordic Five Technology programme 'N5PolTech'.

Courses

Chemistry Materials (CK1260) Degree Project Fibre Polymer Technology, Cycle (KF200X) Fundamental Chemistry (CK1020) Polymeric Materials: Structure Properties (KF2190) Project Work in Fibre Polymer Technology (KF2910) Project Work in Fibre Polymer Technology (KF2905) Scientific Methodology Research Horizons (CK2030)

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).