Dr. Liangchao Zou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liangchao Zou is an Associate Professor in the Division of Water Environmental Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology since 2020, specializing in Land and Water Resources Engineering. He completed his PhD at KTH in 2017 and subsequently conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Physical Geography at Stockholm University from 2017 to 2019. His research primarily focuses on analyzing multiscale coupled processes in fractured bedrock, with particular emphasis on modeling fluid flow and solute transport in these geological formations. His main application areas include safety assessment for geological disposal of nuclear waste and the analysis of rock grouting for infrastructure projects in fractured rock environments. He has coordinated and taught several courses including Environmental Dynamics and Physical Processes and Engineering Geology at KTH. His ongoing research projects are centered around hydrogeological and geochemical modeling related to the condition and lifespan assessment of hydropower dams and alternative rheological models for cement grouts. Zou is also involved in academic service, serving as an Associate Editor for the journal Water Resources Research and participating in various editorial boards and conference organizing committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and research in Water Environmental Engineering.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Department of Physical Geography, Stockholm University • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducted research on the physical geography of water resources.

Awards

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Excellent Reviewer Award 2021

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Academic Editor 2022

2022-01-01

Courses

Environmental Dynamics/Physical Processes (AE2201) Engineering Geology (AE2401) Applied Hydrogeology (AL2301) Modelling Water Systems (AE2107) Rock Mechanics (AF2602) Tunnel Engineering (AF2610)

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).