Dr. Zilvinas Rinkevicius

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zilvinas Rinkevicius is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan) in Stockholm, Sweden, within the Department of Theoretical Chemistry and Biology. His research focuses on Quantum Chemistry, particularly in the development of software for high-performance computing (HPC) systems. He has made significant contributions as a principal developer of the density functional theory code VeloxChem and has also contributed to various quantum chemistry programs, including Dalton and the Dalton Project. His work primarily emphasizes the implementation of core elements within quantum chemistry programs, specifically in areas such as molecular integrals evaluation methods and exchange-correlation functional integrators, utilizing both conventional CPU-based and hybrid CPU/GPU-based HPC systems. In addition, he has expertise in Electron Paramagnetic Spectroscopy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Research and teaching in the field of theoretical chemistry and biology.

Courses

Computational Chemistry (BB2300) Programming Python (BB1000)

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

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