Dr. Katia Gallo

Professor

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Biography

Katia Gallo is a Professor at the Department of Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where she heads the Nonlinear Quantum Photonics Group. She has a robust background in semiconductor physics, electronics, and photonics. Dr. Gallo has been deeply involved in national initiatives such as the Quantum Communication program and the Swedish Quantum Flagship. Her research interests encompass Nonlinear Integrated Optics, Ferroelectrics, Quantum Optics, and Integrated Photonics, focusing specifically on all-optical signal processing and biophotonics. With a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from the University 'La Sapienza' Rome (1997) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis (2001), Gallo's career has included notable positions at the Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, where she was a Senior Research Fellow. She has directed research activities in advanced telecom fiber systems and has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of photonic integrated chips, advancing both theory and experiments in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Modern Physics (SH1015) Modern Physics (SH1012) Photonics (FSK3403)

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).