Dr. Victor Torres Company

Professor

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Biography

Victor Torres-Company heads the Ultrafast Photonics group at Chalmers University of Technology, where he focuses on advancing laser technology for the generation of fiber-optic communication systems. His research spans areas such as photonic integration, nonlinear physics, and laser frequency combs, with notable publications in prestigious journals including Nature Photonics, Nature Communications, Science Advances, and Physical Review Letters. In 2021, Victor co-founded the startup Iloomina AB, which aims to expedite the market adoption of chip-scale frequency combs through collaboration with PhD students. In addition to his research, Victor actively contributes to teaching within the Wireless, Photonics, and Space Engineering program. His significant contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including an European Research Council Consolidator Grant in 2018, a VR Consolidator Grant in 2020, and a Marie Curie Fellowship. Moreover, Victor serves as the director of the VR Research Excellence Center for Integrated Metaphotonics, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience and the Physics Department at Chalmers, focused on bridging knowledge gaps in inverse design techniques and heterogeneous integration.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Chalmers University of Technology • Gothenburg, Sweden

Leading research and academic activities in the field of photonics.

Awards

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European Research Council Consolidator Grant

2018-01-01
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VR Consolidator Grant

2020-01-01
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Marie Curie Fellowship

2015-01-01

Requirements for Chalmers University 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:62
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:62
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of Engineering, Science, or Architecture Minimum 180 ECTS credits Specific course prerequisites in Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Multivariable Analysis, Statistics) Specific course prerequisites in Physics or Chemistry depending on program
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcripts of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof that you meet the specific entry requirements
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Project portfolio (required for Architecture and Design programs)
Specialization Notes

General requirements apply to all departments listed at Chalmers. Specific departments like Architecture require a portfolio. Programs in Management/Economics do not strictly require GMAT/GRE but high academic standing is prioritized.