Dr. Rachel Pettersson

Professor

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Biography

Rachel Pettersson is an Adjunct Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Corrosion Science. With extensive experience in the field, she has acted as a research manager at Jernkontoret (The Swedish Steel Producers’ Association), focusing on steel products and development applications as a European research liaison. She has a significant academic background, having authored 130 publications on various topics including pitting corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, high temperature corrosion, and stainless steels. Pettersson has served in several notable positions, including department manager at Outokumpu Stainless and section manager at Swerea KIMAB. In her current role, she supervises students and is deeply involved in advancing research and education in corrosion science.

Research Interests

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).