Dr. Klas Hjort

Professor

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Biography

Klas Hjort is a Professor of Materials Science and Head of the Microsystems Technology (MST) program at Uppsala University. With extensive experience in advanced microengineering, he has focused on telecom applications using optical radio-frequency MEMS, and heterogeneous microsystems comprising glass, ceramics, stainless steel, and flexible foils. His work encompasses biomedicine, especially wireless sensor actuator nodes, and leading both national and European projects in wireless sensor actuator networks. Currently, he coordinates the Horizon Europe project PERSIMMON, which aims to advance smart patch technology for personalized uses. Hjort also leads the SSF project Touch, innovating in haptic backscatter communication and energy harvesting to create a natural touch experience, grounded in interaction design and somatic aesthetics. A founding partner of the National Centre for Natural Hazards and Disaster Science (CNDS), he has authored over 300 scientific publications and holds several patents. Furthermore, he received the Finnish Distinguished Professorship Program award in 2010 and was a finalist for the Descartes Prize awarded by the European Union in 2002.

Research Interests

Microfluidics Materials Science Biomedical Engineering Nanotechnology Actuators MEMS Micro-TAS Lab-on-a-Chip Microsystems Micromechanics Engineering Sciences Printed Circuit Board Technology Micro Robots Smart Patches Wireless Sensors Pneumatics Hydraulics

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Full Professor and Head of the Microsystems Technology program.

Awards

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Finnish Distinguished Professorship Program

2010-01-01
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Finalist for the Descartes Prize

2002-01-01

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.