Dr. Ute Cappel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ute Cappel is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in X-ray Photon Science and Condensed Matter Physics with a focus on energy materials. She completed her Master of Science in Chemical Physics at the University of Bristol in 2007, followed by a PhD in Chemistry with a specialization in Physical Chemistry from Uppsala University in 2011. Additionally, she has received accreditation as Docent in Inorganic Materials Chemistry from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Cappel has been an Intra-European Marie Curie fellow at Imperial College, London, and has contributed to research programs focusing on the characterization of materials processes in solar cells. Her ongoing research revolves around developing time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy techniques to measure the electronic structure involved in light-to-electricity conversion processes. She is actively engaged in mentoring students for bachelor and master projects within her research group.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted research in the Division of Molecular Condensed Matter Physics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Chemistry, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology • Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research in Applied Physical Chemistry.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Chemistry, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology • Sweden

Managed research projects while contributing to the academic curriculum.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University • Sweden

Currently focusing on research and collaboration in the WISE program.

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.