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Professor Dr. Kerstin Forsberg

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Biography

Kerstin Forsberg is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in chemical engineering with a strong focus on separation processes, particularly crystallization. She teaches at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels and is involved in applied research projects aimed at developing efficient and sustainable processes for resource recovery from waste streams, such as spent batteries, pickling acid, and red mud. Forsberg's primary research interests include crystallization and precipitation techniques. She has served as the trust Editor for Sustainable Materials Technologies and as an Associate Editor for Waste Management. She has been honored to give plenary lectures at notable conferences, including the 23rd International Symposium on Industrial Crystallization. Forsberg has taught various courses related to chemical engineering, including Batteries, Chemical Engineering Systems, and Separation Processes, and has been involved as an examiner for numerous Chemical Engineering projects and seminars.

Research Interests

Crystallization Separation Processes Resource Recovery Sustainable Processes

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading research and teaching in the field of chemical engineering, focusing on sustainable resource recovery and separation processes.

Courses

Batteries (CK206V) Chemical Engineering Systems (KE1185) Degree Project Chemical Engineering, Cycle (KE200X) Pharmaceutical Technology (KE2331) Project Chemical Engineering (KE2905) Project Chemical Engineering (KE2910) Project Chemical Engineering (KE2920) Resource Recovery Waste (KE2355) Seminar Course in Research Chemical Engineering (FCK3401) Separation Processes (KE2185)

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).