Dr. Lars Kloo

Professor

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Biography

Lars Kloo is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in the Department of Chemistry. He received his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from Lund University in 1990 and has since held positions as a post-doctoral fellow and visiting scientist at prestigious institutions such as Liverpool University, Cornell University, and Auckland University. His academic journey has included becoming a Docent at Lund University in 1994. Kloo’s primary research interests lie in new media inorganic synthesis, focusing on electrochemically active electrolytes for solar cells based on ionic liquids and hybrid systems. He specializes in both experimental and theoretical characterization of inorganic, organometallic, bioinorganic materials, and the study of solid-solid and solid-liquid interfaces. Additionally, Kloo has published more than 250 research review articles in refereed scientific journals with over 15,000 citations. He has extensive teaching experience in physical and inorganic materials chemistry and pedagogics, and is actively involved in research supervision at KTH.

Research Interests

Inorganic Synthesis Electrochemically Active Electrolytes Solar Cells Ionic Liquids Hybrid Systems Characterization of Inorganic Materials Bioinorganic Chemistry

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Chemistry.

Courses

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Chemical Equilibrium Chemical Principles Sustainability Introductory Chemistry

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

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