Dr. Vitaly Petrov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vitaly Petrov is an Assistant Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in Communication Systems within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He obtained his Ph.D. in Communications Engineering from Tampere University, Finland, in 2020. Prior to his tenure at KTH, Vitaly was a Principal Research Scientist at Northeastern University in Boston (2022-2024) and served as a Senior Standardization Specialist at Nokia Bell Labs as a delegate for 3GPP RAN1 from 2020 to 2022. He has also been a visiting researcher at prestigious institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin, Georgia Institute of Technology, and King’s College London. Vitaly is recognized for his contributions to the field, including serving as an editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and as a guest editor for IEEE Journals. His research interests lie in near-field terahertz (THz) band communications, mobile satellite wireless systems, and the evolving landscape of 6G technologies. Vitaly has received several accolades for his work, including multiple student awards from IEEE conferences and a listing among the Future Research Leaders by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research. He teaches courses on Mobile Networks and Services and Research Methodology Scientific Writing.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Scientist

— Present

Northeastern University • Boston, MA, USA

Senior Standardization Specialist 3GPP RAN1 delegate

— Present

Nokia Bell Labs •

Awards

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Student Paper Award

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Student Poster Award

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Student Journal Paper Award

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Paper Award Runner-Up

Courses

Mobile Networks and Services Research Methodology Scientific Writing

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).