Dr. Peter Lindblad

Professor

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Biography

Peter Lindblad is a Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on microbial chemistry and the design and engineering of photosynthetic microbial cell factories. His research explores the conversion of solar energy into biofuels, specifically through microalgal hydrogen production and the development of solar fuels. Lindblad has a total of over 150 scientific publications and has employed molecular genetic techniques to investigate transcriptional regulation and regulatory mechanisms. His research group has a strong interest in synthetic biology, working on custom-designed microbial cells with engineered pathways and functions. He has coordinated various international projects, including the EU/FP7 Energy project CyanoFactory and the Nordic collaborative project AquaFeed. Additionally, he has been involved in numerous other initiatives related to biohydrogen production and artificial photosynthesis, with funding from prominent institutions such as the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Energy Agency.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.