Dr. Pavel Korzhavy

Professor

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Biography

Pavel Korzhavy is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology specializing in Materials Technology. His expertise includes modeling disordered crystals to investigate thermodynamic and kinetic properties through the principles of quantum mechanics. He applies theoretical modeling to materials of industrial relevance, particularly focusing on metals and ceramics at elevated temperatures. Pavel is an ongoing representative of KTH in the Knowledge Innovation Community RawMaterials, a venture under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, also engaging with the European Raw Materials Alliance. He leads the ExpSkills-REM project aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills in the value chain of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets, which is financed by EIT RawMaterials and co-funded by the European Union. In addition to his research, he serves on the advisory editorial board for the Journal of Nuclear Materials and conducts courses in materials properties, including supervision of degree projects and functional materials studies.

Research Interests

Courses

Basic Supervision (FMH3906) Degree Project Materials Process Design, Cycle (MH201X) Degree Project Materials Process Design, Cycle (MH202X) Functional Materials (MH2300) Materials Properties (MH2056) Materials Properties II (MH2060) Research Planning Supervision (FMH3900)

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).