Dr. Patrick Norman

Professor

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Biography

Patrick Norman is a Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Department of Theoretical Chemistry and Biology. His research is primarily focused on the development of state-of-the-art time-dependent molecular response theory methods, particularly in the context of quantum chemistry. He is involved in high-performance computing initiatives and has contributed to software projects such as VeloxChem, which facilitates advanced computational chemistry applications. Norman has also led significant research projects within the EU-EIC and EU-ITN frameworks, including efforts in computational spectroscopy. He has authored a book titled "Principles and Practices of Molecular Properties: Theory, Modeling, and Simulations" and is a senior editor for the Journal of Physical Chemistry. He teaches various courses related to computational chemistry and molecular quantum mechanics at KTH.

Research Interests

Courses

Computational Chemistry (BB2300) Molecular Quantum Mechanics (CB2070) Molecular Quantum Mechanics (FCB3202) Molecular Response Theory Spectroscopy (FKE3150) Programming Python (BB1000) Mathematical Modelling (CB1020) Python Programming Chemical Sciences (CK1310) Python Biotechnology (CB1050)

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).