Dr. Rahmatollah Khodabandeh

Professor

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Biography

Rahmatollah Khodabandeh is a Professor in the Department of Energy Technology at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. He specializes in energy technology with a focus on various aspects of heat transfer and refrigerants. His research is centered around the development and application of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants and innovative cooling solutions using liquid cooling methods. He supervises PhD students and is heavily involved in doctoral studies, contributing to energy and environmental systems education. His notable projects include modeling and experimental analysis of cooling energy storage systems and investigating the properties of nanofluids in heat transfer applications. Khodabandeh is dedicated to advancing the field of energy technology through his teaching and research, participating in numerous academic courses and programs.

Research Interests

Refrigerants Low Global Warming Potential Liquid Cooling Electronic Components Heat Transfer Natural Refrigerants Nano-Fluids Organic Rankine Cycle

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm

Leading research and education in the field of Energy Technology, supervising PhD students and managing Doctoral studies.

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.