Dr. Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) specializing in Environmental Biotechnology. Her research focuses on the development of innovative biotechnological solutions for wastewater treatment systems that combine energy recovery with sustainable practices. She leads a research group with three main lines of inquiry: the recovery of value-added products from waste streams, the development of synthetic microbial communities for mixed-culture feedstock production, and strategies for phosphorus recovery from anoxic sediments. Dr. Gurol has a PhD from Istanbul Technical University where her thesis assessed the biodegradability of antibiotics in mixed microbial cultures. She is actively involved in multidisciplinary projects aimed at enhancing the valorization of marine and food waste resources, fostering environmentally sustainable materials development, and improving societal impacts of biotechnological innovations.

Research Interests

Courses

Environmental Toxicology (BB2015) Higher Seminar Industrial Biotechnology (FCB3001) Higher Seminar Industrial Biotechnology II (FCB3002) Higher Seminar Industrial Biotechnology III (FCB3003) Higher Seminar Industrial Biotechnology IV (FCB3004) Resource recovery waste (KE2355)

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
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.