Dr. Saulius Marcinkevicius

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Biography

Saulius Marcinkevicius is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in semiconductor physics and optics. He completed his MSc in Semiconductor Physics at Vilnius University in 1981, followed by a PhD in Semiconductor Optics from the Semiconductor Physics Institute in Vilnius in 1986. Since joining KTH in 1992 as a guest researcher, he has progressed to a full professor position in optics. His research interests focus on ultrafast near-field semiconductor spectroscopy, particularly regarding GaN-based materials and nanostructured devices. With over 300 papers and conference presentations to his name, he has a citation index of 2400 and an h-index of 28 as of March 2018. He has also participated in a sabbatical visit to J.S. Speck's group at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2015 to 2016.

Research Interests

Ultrafast Near-Field Semiconductor Spectroscopy GaN-Based Materials Nanostructured Devices

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Professor in optics focusing on semiconductor physics.

Guest Researcher

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Started working at KTH as a guest researcher.

Sabbatical Researcher

— Present

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, USA

Participated in a sabbatical visit to J.S. Speck's group.

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

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