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Professor Dr. Rahmatollah Khodabandeh

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Biography

Professor Rahmatollah Khodabandeh is a faculty member at the Department of Energy Technology at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), where he specializes in Energy Technology. His research primarily focuses on basic research fields related to low global warming potential refrigerants, liquid cooling for electronic components, and heat transfer in various systems. He has worked extensively on heat transfer concepts including the use of nanofluids for enhancing heat transfer processes. Khodabandeh also supervises PhD students and plays an active role in the doctoral studies at KTH, serving as the Vice Director of Doctoral studies at the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM). He has been involved in significant projects that include modeling energy storage systems and investigating heat transfer characteristics in low GWP refrigerants. Additionally, he teaches several courses related to energy technology and heat transfer, contributing greatly to both academic instruction and research advancement in the field.

Research Interests

Refrigerants Low Global Warming Potential Liquid Cooling Electronic Components Heat Transfer Mini Micro Channels Natural Refrigerants Cooling Applications Nano-Fluids Enhancement Heat Transfer Enhanced Heat Transfer Compact Heat Exchanger Organic Rankine Cycle

Courses

Degree Project Energy Technology, Cycle (MJ241X) Degree Project Energy Technology, Cycle (MJ240X) Degree Project Heat Transfer, Cycle (MJ237X) Heat Transfer (FMJ3114) Heat Transfer (MJ1401)

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

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.