Dr. Patrick Norman

Professor

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Biography

Patrick Norman is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Theoretical Chemistry and Biology. He is the director of the PDC Center for High Performance Computing. His research focuses on the development of state-of-the-art time-dependent molecular response theory methods. He has contributed significantly to the fields of molecular response properties, quantum chemistry, and high-performance computing. Norman has been a principal investigator for several projects, including the EU-EIC project for Integrated Nano-Photonic Omics Bio-Sensor for Lung Cancer and the Computational Spectroscopy Natural Sciences Engineering initiative. He has also coordinated the KAW network project on Strong Field Physics and New States of Matter. In addition to his research, he has developed graduate courses on Molecular Response Properties and supervises various courses in Computational Chemistry and related fields. He is also a senior editor for the Journal of Physical Chemistry published by the American Chemical Society and actively participates in educational initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

Computational Chemistry Molecular Quantum Mechanics Molecular Response Theory Spectroscopy Programming Python Mathematical Modelling Python Programming in Chemical Sciences Python Biotechnology

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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