Dr. Liam Solus

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liam Solus is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, specializing in mathematics with a focus on combinatorics, probability, and artificial intelligence. He completed his PhD in mathematics at the University of Kentucky in November 2015. With an academic career that includes being a postdoctoral fellow at both KTH and the Institute of Science and Technology in Austria, he has been actively involved in prominent research projects like the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems Software Program (WASP). His research interests encompass statistical models, causality, algebraic statistics, and combinatorial geometry. Solus has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, including works in leading journals such as the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. He has been invited to speak at significant conferences and workshops, reflecting his influence and expertise in the fields of algebraic geometry and statistics. Current activities include supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers and engaging in interdisciplinary research programs that enhance the study of AI and its applications in combinatorics. Solus is dedicated to bolstering the intersection of theoretical mathematics and practical AI applications, aiming to foster advancements in both fields.

Research Interests

Courses

Degree Project Financial Mathematics Probability Theory Statistics Topics in Mathematics

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).