Dr. Sergey Dvinskikh

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Biography

Sergey Dvinskikh is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden and serves as the Deputy Head of the Applied Physical Chemistry division. He earned his PhD in Physics from St. Petersburg University in 1990 and has a rich research background that includes post-doctoral work at the Free University of Berlin and a visiting researcher position at the University of Michigan. His work primarily focuses on the development and application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques to study the behavior of molecules and ions, particularly within self-assembling soft matter systems. Dvinskikh's research interests encompass liquid crystals, biomembranes, nanostructured organic-inorganic composites, polymers, and ionic soft matter, emphasizing the relationship between molecular dynamics and the functionality of materials. He has been at the forefront of exploring ionic liquid crystals, investigating their complex order dynamics and properties that make them applicable in fields such as nanotechnology and biomedicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducts research and teaches in the field of Physical Chemistry.

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
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  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

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