Dr. Klaus Kröncke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Klaus Kröncke is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on Differential Geometry and General Relativity. His research interests include differential geometry, geometric analysis, partial differential equations, and special geometric structures such as Einstein metrics and Ricci solitons. He has a keen interest in stability issues in moduli spaces and geometric flows, particularly Ricci flow. Kröncke obtained his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Potsdam, under the supervision of Christian Bär, and was funded by the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. His academic journey also includes assistant professorship at the University of Hamburg and time as a visiting professor at the University of Tübingen. Besides his research, he contributes to education at KTH through various courses including Calculus of Variations and Differential Geometry, where he serves as the course responsible and examiner. Kröncke's work has been supported by organizations such as the Swedish Research Council and the Göran Gustafsson Foundation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Teaches and conducts research in Mathematics, focusing on Differential Geometry and General Relativity.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2020-07-01

University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Lectured on various topics in Mathematics.

Visiting Professor

2020-08-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Tübingen • Tübingen

Engaged in teaching and research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Regensburg • Regensburg

Conducted research in Mathematics.

Courses

Calculus of Variations Differential Geometry Mathematical Numerical Analysis Multivariable Calculus

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

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