Dr. Ozan Öktem

Professor

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Biography

Ozan Öktem is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in the field of applied mathematics. His research focuses on developing theories and algorithms for solving inverse problems, which aim to recover hidden model parameters from indirect observations. Öktem's work involves simulating data in reverse, addressing the complexities of ill-posed problems where multiple solutions may be consistent with the data, and where small variations in the data can lead to significant changes in solutions. A core aspect of his research includes the ability to simulate noise-free data through forward operators and managing intrinsic instability necessitated by ill-posed challenges. He emphasizes the importance of controlling discretization errors and enforcing stability through regularization methods. His expertise further extends to the computational feasibility of large-scale inverse problems, with applications in critical areas such as medical imaging. His work is situated at the intersection of mathematical analysis, machine learning, statistics, and numerical analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research primarily focused in applied mathematics and inverse problems.

Courses

Degree Project Scientific Computing, Cycle (SF259X) Degree Project Scientific Computing, Cycle (SF250X) Inverse Problems (FSF3582) Inverse Problems (SF2529)

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).