Dr. Kristinn Gylfason

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Biography

Kristinn B. Gylfason is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Micro-Nanosystems. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering in 2010 from KTH and has since been active in research focused on nanophotonics and environmental monitoring. His work includes the development of small, inexpensive gas sensors that establish global networks to detect greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide and methane, which are crucial due to climate change. Gylfason's research team has made significant advancements in integrating these sensors into smartphones and deploying them with drones to monitor air quality. In addition to his research, he has been involved in various educational roles at KTH, including courses on Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology. He received the Göran Gustafsson Young Researcher Prize and has held visiting positions, including a post-doctoral fellowship at Ghent University. Gylfason leads research on photonic micro- and nanosystems at KTH and is committed to reducing the power consumption in data communication and data centers by employing nanophotonic methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Lead research in photonic micro- and nanosystems.

Research Engineer

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Lyfjathroun Biopharmaceuticals • Iceland

Conducted research within biopharmaceuticals.

Visiting Post-Doctoral Scholar

2013-01-01 — Present

Photonics Group, Ghent University • Belgium

Engaged in advanced research in photonics.

Awards

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Göran Gustafsson Young Researcher Prize

2011-01-01

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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