Dr. Oliver Hammond

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Biography

Oliver Hammond is an Instrument Data Scientist specializing in small angle scattering at the European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS). He coordinates full data analysis pipelines for the LoKI and SKADI projects, and is involved in future SANS instrumentation. His significant research activity includes studying ionic liquids and eutectic solvents. Hammond holds an Adjunct Professor position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and is a core member of the LINXS initiative, leading the Young Researchers’ Initiative in Soft Matter. His research network is closely integrated with teams at KTH, particularly in the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, and he has established long-term international collaborations with researchers at the University of New South Wales and ANSTO in Australia, as well as the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. Throughout his career, he has worked with the Disordered Materials group at ISIS and has been involved in Danish ESS lighthouse programs and the new KTH RELAX initiative.

Research Interests

Experience

Instrument Data Scientist

2018-01-01 — Present

European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS) • Lund, Sweden

Responsible for coordinating full data analysis pipelines for small angle scattering instruments.

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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