Dr. Samer Sawalha

Associate Professor

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Biography

Samer Sawalha is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Department of Energy Technology, where he has been active since 2013. He completed his PhD in 2008, focusing on CO2 supermarket refrigeration. Throughout his career, Samer has been the principal investigator for several research projects funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, demonstrating strong collaboration with industry. His current research leads a project aimed at optimizing supermarket energy systems, integrating practical applications with innovative theories. His research interests center on supermarket refrigeration, energy systems, heat recovery, and the use of propane and CO2 as refrigerants. Samer employs various methodologies, including modeling and experimental work, to explore long- and short-term thermal energy storage solutions. He has also contributed to academia as the research director for the Sustainable Energy Engineering Master program and has taught various courses at the master's level, encompassing applied refrigeration technologies and energy systems.

Research Interests

Courses

Building Energy Supply Systems (MJ2519) Thesis in Energy Systems, Sustainable Development and Industrial Economics, Basic Level (MJ148X) Thesis in Energy Technology, Advanced Level (MJ241X) Thesis in Energy Technology, Advanced Level (MJ218X) Thesis in Energy Technology, Advanced Level (MJ240X) Thesis in Sustainable Energy Technology, Basic Level (MJ146X) Thesis in Heat Transport, Advanced Level (MJ237X) Geothermal Energy Systems (MJ211V) Integrated Energy Systems for Buildings (MJ2521) Applied Power and Heat Technology (MJ2426) Heating, Cooling and Indoor Environment (MJ2525) Heating, Cooling and Indoor Environment (MJ2443) Heat Pump Technology (MJ2517)

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).