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ANNUAL REPORT 2008 School of Engineering Sciences
PROFESSORS AT THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Alfredsson, Henrik
Prof. of Fluid Physics
Eriksson, Anders
Prof. of Structural Mechanics
Hedenmalm, Håkan
Prof. of Mathematics
Amberg, Gustav
Prof of. Fluid Mechanics
Faber, Carel
Prof. of Mathematics
Henningson, Dan
Prof. of Fluid Mechanics
Benedicks, Michael
Prof. of Mathematics
Forsgren, Anders
Prof. of Optimization and Systems Theory
Hertz, Hans
Prof. of Biomedical Physics
Berg, Lars-Erik
Prof. of Experimental Physics
Fuchs, Laszlo
Prof. of Fluid Mechanics
Holzapfel, Gerhard
Prof. of Biomechanics
Berg, Mats
Prof. of Railway Technology
Fuglesang, Christer
Affil. Prof. of Physics
Hoppe, Jens
Prof. of Mathematics
Björner, Anders
Prof. of Mathematics
Gartmeier, Otto
Adj. Prof. of Technical Acoustics
Hu, Xiaoming
Prof. of Optimization and Systems Theory
Brismar, Hjalmar
Prof. of Experimental Biological Physics
Glav, Ragnar
Adj. Prof. of Technical Vehicle Acoustics
Johansson, Arne
Prof. of Mechanics
Carlsson, Kjell
Prof. of Imaging Science and Photography
Grimvall, Göran
Prof. of Theory of Materials
Johansson, Kurt
Prof. of Mathematics
Cederwall, Bo
Prof. of Experimental Nuclear Physics
Gudowski, Waclaw
Prof. of Reactor Physics
Johnson, Arne
Prof. of Nuclear Physics
Danielsson, Mats
Prof. of Physics in Medical Imaging
Gustafsson, Björn
Prof. of Mathematics
Jonsson, Mattias
Prof. of Mathematics
Dinh, Truc-Nam
Prof. of Nuclear Power Safety
Göransson, Peter
Prof. of Technical Acoustics
Karasalo, Ilkka
Adj. Prof. of Hydro Acoustics and Numerical Signal Analysis
Djehiche, Boualem
Prof. of Mathematical Statistics
Hanifi, Ardeshir
Adj. Prof. of Numerical Fluid Mechanics
Kari, Leif
Prof. of Technical Acoustics
Edholm, Olle
Prof. of Theoretical Biological Physics
Haviland, David
Prof. of Nanostructure Physics
Kerek, Andras
Prof. of Nuclear and Radiation Physics
Kolsrud, Torbjörn
Prof. of Mathematics
Mickelsson, Jouko
Prof. of Mathematical Physics
Strömberg, Jan-Olov
Prof. of Computational Harmonic Analysis
Korenivski, Vladislav
Prof. of Mesoscopic Physics
Nilsson, Anders
Prof. of Technical Acoustics
Svanberg, Krister
Prof. of Optimization and Systems Theory
Koski, Timo
Prof. of Mathematical Statistics
Nilsson, Fred
Prof. of Solid Mechanics
Szepessy, Anders
Prof. of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
Laksov, Dan
Prof. of Mathematics
Nordmark, Staffan
Adj. Prof. of Vechicle Dynamics
Söderberg, Daniel
Adj. Prof. of Fluid Mechanics
Langmann, Edwin
Prof. of Physics
Ohlsson, Tommy
Prof. of Theoretical Physics
Thomasson, Per
Adj. Prof. of Applied Structural Mechanics
Laptev, Ari
Prof. of Mathematics
Olsson, Mårten
Prof. of Reliable Structures
Wallenius, Jan
Prof. of Reactor Physics
Larsson, Per-Lennart
Prof. of Solid Mechanics
Pearce, Mark
Prof. of Astroparticle Physics
Wallin, Mats
Prof. of Theoretical Physics
Laurell, Fredrik
Prof. of Laser Physics
Rachlew, Elisabeth
Prof. of Applied Atomic and Molecular Physics
Widengren, Jerker
Prof. of Biomolecular Physics
Lefvert, Tomas
Adj. Prof. of Reactor Physics
Ringertz, Ulf
Prof. of Aeronautics
Wyss, Ramon
Prof. of Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Lindblad, Thomas
Prof. of Physics
Rizzi, Arthur
Prof. of Aeronautics
Zenkert, Dan
Prof. of Lightweight Structures
Lindquist, Anders
Prof. of Optimization and Systems Theory
Rosengren, Anders
Prof. of Condensed Matter Theory
Åbom, Mats
Prof. of Fluid Acoustics
Linusson, Svante
Prof. of Mathematics
Shahgholian, Henrik
Prof. of Mathematics
Östlund, Sören
Prof. of Packaging Technology
Lund-Jensen, Bengt
Prof. of Experimental Physics
Stensson Trigell, Annika
Prof. of Vehicle Dynamics
Image on cover: In recognition of the International Year of Astronomy, the Swedish Post Office issued two
'Europa' stamps in January 2009. The stamps depict the PoGOLite gamma-ray telescope which is being built by the KTH Astroparticle Physics group to make pioneering observations of rapidly rotating neutron stars, and black holes. PoGOLite will be lifted to an altitude of 40 km by a one million cubic metre balloon to be launched from the Esrange space centre in the North of Sweden. Image credit: (c)Posten Frimärken, Designer: Einar Åkerlind
Photos: Olov von Hofsten, Michael Bertilsson, Bengt Vängstam, Klaus Biedermann, Håkan Lindgren
and others. Editor: Carina Ankarloo
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Table of Contents
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 3 HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2008 4 NEW PROFESSORS 2008 6 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION 7 STUDY PROGRAMMES 8
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES 12
THE UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN FIGURES 15
STUDENTS´ PAGE 16
GRADUATE STUDIES 17 THE GRADUATE STUDIES IN FIGURES 19
DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL AND VECHICLE ENGINEERING 20 DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PHYSICS 22 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 24 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICS 26 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 28 DEPARTMENT OF SOLID MECHANICS 30 DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS 32 RESEARCH AND COMPETENCE CENTERS 34 THE SCI ORGANIZATION 36 BOARD AND MANAGEMENT GROUP 37
STAFF AT SCI 38 VOICES FROM THE ORGANIZATION 40
OUR FINANCING AND COSTS 41 FUTURE FACULTY 42 COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITES 43 DOCTORAL AND LICENTIATE THESES 2008 44 ABBREVATIONS USED IN THIS REPORT 46
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Science and Engineering
It is research and education in fundamental science and mathematics that enables breakthroughs in engineering science and applications. Conversely, problems in technology and needs in society generate new fundamental research areas. In the School of Engineering Sciences, fundamentally oriented research meets engineering science and applied science. We are located centrally at the KTH main campus (mathematics and technical mechanics), and at AlbaNova (physics), in some of the most beautiful and exciting environments in Stockholm. We conduct research in a wide area from physics and mathematics to applications from bioimaging to aeronautics. The research within the school aims at being world leading in their respective disciplines, and to generate groundbreaking innovations in applied research. For the School of Engineering Sciences, as for KTH as a whole, it will be increasingly important to focus research on successful or potentially important areas, and to take on new challenges and research topics. A large part of the research in the school is carried out in generic academic disciplines, but these continuously find new exciting areas of application, developing interdisciplinary collaborations, often with a focus on a complex systems level. During 2008, the research at KTH was evaluated by international peers, in the KTH research assessment exercise. For the School of Engineering Science, this meant hard work in preparing the material for the evaluations, but also gave us opportunities for
refining and reaffirming our strategies, and to verify our standing in the research landscape, at KTH and internationally. The economy of the school continues to be sound and stable. The difference between income and expenses for 2008 gave a positive result of 1.5 MEUR, perhaps even more than intended. More importantly however, the school increased its contract volume to 87 MEUR, from 61 the previous year. This means that we have a strong inflow of new external funding and that we can look forward to expanding activities in many areas. All of KTH is in the process of transforming our undergraduate education to a 3+2 bachelor-master structure, and this has required much effort from the School during 2008. This has also been the first year using ECTS grades in all courses, as one example of the adoption of the Bologna process. During recent years, we have seen a generally decreasing trend in the number of students that have applied to enter engineering programs. In 2008 however, this changed, and for most of our programs we have now an increase of students, per position, applying to enter. Looking back on the year 2008, as it is presented in this report, I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone at the School of Engineering Science, faculty, staff and students, for their hard work, and for the excellent results that have been obtained in all our areas of activity.
Den bild av skolans verksamhet som framträder i det följande är imponerande; Skolan för Teknikvetenskap (SCI) producerar 17 % av KTH:s doktorer, har 25 % av professorerna och står för 20 % av KTH:s totala produktion av grundutbildning. Skolans bokslut för 2005 var svagt negativt, med ett underskott på 1 % av omsättningen. I de delar där det har funnits ekonomiska bekymmer har åtgärder
vidtagits
rätta till de
underliggande
problemen. En sådan åtgärd, som till en del var motiverad av ekonomin, var omorganisationen av fysik-institutionen i
tre nya enhet
Gustav Amberg
DEAN GUSTAV AMBERG
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PAMELA apparatus being installed on the Resurs-DK1 satellite
The abundance of positrons in the cosmic radiation measured by PAMELA (red points) shows a dramatic, and unexpected, rise at high energy. The solid line shows the theoretical expectation, and the black points are mostly measurements from balloon-borne instruments.
Courtesy of Nature
Highlights from 2008
HAS PAMELA FOUND DARK MATTER?
The Earth’s atmosphere is continuously bombarded by radiation in the form of subatomic particles (mostly protons) from outer space. The lower energy protons originate mostly from the Sun, while the higher energy ones are produced in more exotic locations like supernova explosions – the death throes of a star. In addition to this ‘normal’ matter, antimatter is also present in the form of antiprotons, and positrons (the antimatter partner of an electron). Antiparticles have the same properties as their partner particles, except that the sign of electrical charge is opposite. The number of ‘antiparticles’ produced in standard astrophysical processes is very small, e.g. for every 10000 protons there is only one antiproton! Because of this, antiparticles are a sensitive probe of new physical processes at work in the Universe. Since June 2006, the PAMELA experiment has been conducting a precision study of antiparticles in the cosmic radiation. PAMELA is a complex particle detector system which was partly designed, and built within the Astroparticle Physics group, lead by Professor Mark Pearce, within the KTH Physics Department. From its vantage point on-board a Russian Resurs-DK1 satellite PAMELA can identify the small number of antiparticles present in the cosmic
radiation. During 2008, the first results from PAMELA were presented for both antiprotons (Physical Review Letters 102 (2009) 051101), and positrons (Nature 458 (2009) 607). In both cases, the number of observed antiparticles, and energy range covered, greatly exceeded all previous measurements - which come primarily from short duration high altitude balloon experiments (which KTH was previously involved in). The positron results have, in particular, attracted a huge amount of interest from the scientific community, and the press. As shown in the figure, considerably more high energy positrons were observed than expected. A spectacular interpretation is that the excess may originate from collisions between dark matter particles in the vicinity of our galaxy. About 30% of the Universe is thought to comprise of matter, but only 5% of this is the atoms which we are used to on Earth. The remaining 25% is dubbed dark matter, and may be in the form of some hitherto unknown subatomic particle. At this stage, it is not possible to rule out that the positrons may come from near-by pulsars (rapidly rotating neutron stars). Further measurements by PAMELA and other instruments will shed light on this in the near future. Either way, PAMELA has discovered something new about our Universe!
JENS FRANSSON RECEIVED THE GÖRAN GUSTAFSSON PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS 2008
Jens Fransson has received the 2008 Göran Gustafsson Prize for Young Researchers, in total 1.5 million SEK, for his contributions in Fluid Physics. His research is mainly concerned with experimental works performed in wind tunnels. A hot topic in
today’s debate on global warming is drag reduction in aerospace applications, where the most beneficial
concept is to maintain the major portion of the airfoil laminar. The focus of Jens Fransson’s research has been on the physical description and control of different transition scenarios from laminar to turbulent flow. Jens Fransson started at KTH in 1993 attending the “Tekniskt basår”, continued with a degree in engineering physics in 1999, which was followed by a PhD in fluid mechanics in 2003. In 2007 he became docent in fluid physics and is now associate professor at the department of mechanics, KTH.
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Rector Strikhanov and
Nina Karlstedt
The research reactor at MEPhI
LINNÉ CENTRE TURBULENT JAMBOREE A jamboree that included more than 20 international researchers was carried out during two months in the spring of 2008 within the Linné FLOW Centre. The aim of the jamboree was to carry out advanced turbulence measurements in the MTL wind tunnel at KTH to see how well results can be reproduced between different measurement instruments, measurement strategies and evaluation methods. A second aim was to study different flow physics problems and to create a database for high Reynolds number turbulent flows that can serve the research community in the future. Researchers from Princeton University, Caltech, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), University of Melbourne, Nagoya University and Shinshu University in Japan, as well as Bologna University made measurements with their own equipment that was brought to KTH. The jamboree continued with measurements in a wind tunnel in Melbourne in August, where the FLOW team also participated and in December at IIT, Chicago. This will also give the opportunity to see how well different wind tunnels can reproduce the same flow cases.
Footnote: The word “jamboree” comes from the Scouts and has the meaning “a large gathering of Scouts who rally at a national or international level” where in this case “Scouts” should be replaced with “researchers” Photograph shows happy researchers from Caltech and Princton University in front of the MTL wind tunnel test section.
PHYSICS ADMINISTRATION GOES TO MOSCOW In May 2008 the Physics administration travelled to Russia to visit Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) and Mission Control Center in Moscow (MCC). Waclaw Gudowski, professor in Reactor Physics, is currently Deputy Executive Director for Science & Technology Department 1 at The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) in Russia. Prof. Gudowski and his colleague Yuri Malakhov amicably arranged our visit to MEPhI and MCC.
We received a grand welcome at MEPhI by Rector Strikhanov, Vice Rector Petrovskiy and prof. Pisarev among others. MEPhI is one of the most recognized technical universities in Russia. Its original mission was to train skilled personnel for military and atomic
programs. Today MEPhI has six departments offering bachelor’s, master’s, and post-graduate degrees in physics, mathematics, computer science and other areas. MEPhI facilities include a 2.5 MW (thermal) pool-type research reactor.
Rector Strikhanov was very eager to establish effective cooperation and to renew the research contract between KTH and MEPhI. At the Russian Mission Control Center we got to see the Flight Control Room for ISS. In the Press Conference Hall we saw a film about the astronauts’ life in space. We also went on a guided tour to see the Red Square, the Kremlin, the Lenin’s Mausoleum, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Tsar Bell and many more Moscow attractions. Going by ourselves in the Moscow subway system was an adventure. The subway stations in the center of Moscow were impressive. Chrystal chandlers, glass mosaic art and beautiful statues decorated the stations.
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New Professors 2008
PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS
Edwin Langmann received his PhD in 1991 at the University in Vienna and, after three years as postdoc at UBC in Vancouver, moved to the Theoretical Physics Department of KTH. He was first employed there as Assistant professor and, since 2000, as Associate Professor. His research is on mathematical physics. Mathematical physics is a scientific discipline at the interface of mathematics and physics. It deals with the application of mathematics to problems in physics. Another aim is to find a better mathematics understanding of physical theories. One major challenge in this area today is to develop mathematical methods to do reliable computations in quantum models of many-body systems where correlations are important. Such models are relevant for materials like high temperature superconductors which have strikingly unusual properties
which still remain to be theoretically explained. Edwin Langmann has been interested in topics related to the quantum theory of large systems and statistical physics (quantum field theory) which can be understood in a mathematically precise way. Current research projects include models which can be solved exactly, in particular such which describe strongly correlated systems. In other projects he has worked on integrable systems and a new mathematical discipline called non-commutative geometry which has a close relation to quantum field theory. ADJ PROFESSOR OF FLUID MECHANICS
Daniel Söderberg received his PhD in 1999 at KTH Mechanics. The PhD studies were performed within the Faxén Laboratory, which was a centre of excellence in the area of fluid mechanics aimed at industrial processes. After finishing his PhD he started to work at the Swedish Pulp and Paper Research Institute (STFI), where he has had several positions and today is Deputy Director of the Division Process and Product Innovation. He became Adjunct Lecturer at KTH Mechanics 2002 before becoming Adjunct Professor. The papermaking industry is one of the most important industries for Sweden. The papermaking process is also full of scientific problems that involve fluid physics and multiphase flow specifically. Although papermaking is considered to be a mature industry the understanding of the fundamental physics involved in the process is poor. Through an
increased understanding new routes for process improvements can be created, which lead to major possibilities for reductions in energy and raw material consumption. Daniel Söderberg has his major interest in fluid physics related to the initial sheet forming process where the fibre material structure of the final paper sheet is determined. The research performed is mainly experimental in nature since the physics presently is too complicated for accurate numerical modelling. Theoretical work is also performed, mainly in the area of hydrodynamic stability of liquid jets. PROFESSOR OF REACTOR PHYSICS
Janne Wallenius received his PhD in Quantum Chemistry in 1996 at Uppsala University. He then moved to KTH to perform research on transmutation of nuclear waste. Between 2000 and 2008 he coordinated the EU-project CONFIRM, dedicated to the development of uranium free nitride fuels. In 2001 he became docent in reactor physics and since 2007 he is head of the reactor physics division at KTH. Spent nuclear fuel may constitute a danger for human health and environment if not properly managed. The solution for geological disposal developed in Sweden ensures negligible levels of radioactive elements during hundreds of thousands of years, but does not exclude negative consequences resulting from human intrusion. The most long-lived and dangerous elements in the waste, plutonium and americium, could be separated and recycled as fuel in nuclear power plants. Thereby one may reduce the inventory of high level waste in the repository and
shorten the time required for the waste to decay to levels comparable with uranium in nature. In order to perform this so called “transmutation” of the nuclear waste in a safe and economical manner, new types of reactors, novel nuclear materials and better understanding of how these materials behave in the reactor is required. Wallenius’ research on transmutation includes design- and safety studies of accelerator driven systems, development of nitride fuels and basic studies of radiation damage physics in model steels.
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DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
MATS BOIJ
MEMBERS OF THE
EDUCATION FORUM (2008)
Mats Boij, Director of Undergraduate eduation
Leif Kari, Director of Engineering Physics
Sören Östlund, Director of Vehicle Engineering
Jan Scheffel, Director of Open and CL
Hans Thunberg, Director of Open and CL
Helene Gester, Secretary and Head at the Education office
Johan Sanderoth, Student representative
Linnea Törnqvist,, Student representative
Hampus Hagström, Student representative
Elli Vikström, Student representative
Helene Gester, Sören Östlund, Joakim Lundblad, Elli Wikström, Hans Thunberg, Leif Kari, Karolina Öström and Mats Boij
Undergraduate Education KTH is moving on in the direction of a full implementation of the Bologna model for higher education. The School of Engineering Sciences has been working on how to adjust the education at the Master’s level in order for the Engineering programmes and two-year Master’s programmes to coincide, starting in 2010. This year was the first whole year in the new system which started in July 2007 and all courses have been using the new grading system. In 2008, we had an increase in the number of students applying to our five year programmes and in particular for Engineering Physics, wich resulted in an even more selective admission. We could also see a significant increase in the result of the diagnostic test in mathematics that all students take in the first week for the Engineering Physics students. For our Two-year Master’s programmes with international recruitment there was a decrease in the number of students starting the programmes compared with the previous year. This is partly because of the use of a new national admission system from which the letters of acceptance were sent out very late. Most of the students admitted in 2007 have been successful in their studies and will graduate in 2009. In January 2008, the programme director, Sören Östlund, on behalf of the Vehicle Engineering programme received the distinction Centre of Excellent Quality in Higher Education from the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (HSV) at a ceremony at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. The combined programme for Engineering and Education had its first four students graduating in
2008. The programme which was initiated by a government decision in 2002 has been unique in its kind but has now become a model for other similar programmes in Sweden and Norway. The number of students in our basic courses in mathematics, physics and mechanics is still very high compared to the size of our own programmes and even though KTH in general has suffered from a decreasing number of students in total, the School of Engineering Sciences has maintained, and in some cases increased, the enrolment in our courses. During 2008 we had 160 students who were awarded the degree of Master of Science in Engineering, which is a 10% decrease compared with the previous year. An increasing number of students choose to study for the new five year degree, 23 students in 2008, compared with 15 in 2007.
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Martin Andreasson
KTH tent and students at Europride 2008
Study Programmes MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS
This is the second year the beginners at the Engineering Physics programme are enrolled in a full 5 years programme. Although the first class, started 2007 and is now studying their second year, there has been an increased number of students switching over to the 5-year programme. During year 2007, 8 of 114 graduated from the
programme received a 5-year diploma while the number increased to 15 of 90 during 2008. In fact, the very first student at KTH receiving a 5-year diploma is Emma Engström, an Engineering Physics student. Prioritized topics for the Engineering Physics Council are the programme’s continuous adjustment to the Bologna system, the measures to maintain the high programme popularity and to broaden the student group recruitment to the programme. A highly successful example of the later is the KTH tent at Europride 2008 in Tantolunden. This official KTH arrangement was initiated by the Engineering Physics student Linus Ericsson and the majority of the students involved were from the Engineering Physics programme. Another highly successful example is the student organized girls' dinner (‘tjejmiddag’), resulting in a notably increased number of female students entering the programme.
A central issue is the continuous programme development presented at the international CDIO conference in Gent. In this connection, we acknowledge the Engineering Physics programme responsible student Joakim Lundblad working with the last two CDIO conference papers.
No of applicants per position (first choice)
“Right now I’m thinking about pursuing a PhD”
Why did you choose to study engineering physics at KTH? -I was really into physics during secondary school, and even got to participate in the International Physics Olympiad in Singapore in 2006. KTH was the university of choice being among the top universities in Sweden as well as being situated in Stockholm where I lived.
So, your interest in physics brought you here; how come you're specializing in optimization and systems theory?
-During my first years at KTH I realized that mathematics was even more enjoyable than physics. A strict and logical framework is an important asset to facilitate creativity; mathematics provide that framework being a pure science. You're in your 3rd year, what's coming next? -Right now I'm preparing for a year in Zurich as an exchange student, something that probably will pose a real challenge. Upon returning I will finish my studies, and then we'll see what happens next: as a graduate from engineering physics you have a wide array of options what to do since the program provides both width and depth in several areas. Right now I'm thinking about pursuing a PhD, but only time will tell.
Leif Kari
Director
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Sören Östlund
Director
Björn-Emil Jonsson
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN VEHICLE ENGINEERING The Vehicle Engineering programme educates engineers that know how to conceive, design, implement and operate complex value-added engineering systems working in a modern team-based environment. The background to this statement is the educational model, known as the CDIO model (www.cdio.org) for engineering education, implemented in the programme. The Vehicle Engineering programme is one of the founding programmes in the development of this model, which also is also partly adopted as a role model for engineering education by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (HSV). In 2008 the number of applicants that had the Vehicle Engineering programme as their first choice was 175, which corresponds to 1.9 applicants per position. This was a small, but gratifying increase compared to 2007. In 2008, 11 students were accepted to later stages in the program, 3 of these were from the Open Entrance programme. The quality work of the Vehicle Engineering programme is inspired by the Management by Means concept that is also used by some successful companies in the vehicle industry. One of the main components in this concept is that quality work should be driven by needs and not by tangible result goals. In this spirit we have during 2008 focused on the students’ learning of mathematics, not only in order to improve exam results, but also to increase
the general level of conceptual understanding since this is a key component in most of the applied disciplines of the Vehicle Engineering programme and would also improve learning in applied courses. The results so far are promising and this effort will continue in 2009. Here, it should be noted that the quality work of the Vehicle Engineering programme has also gained recognition outside the programme. In 2008 students from the Vehicle Engineering programme took part in a several major Design-Build-Test projects. Perhaps the most reputed projects were Gena, which is an environmentally friendly, uncomplicated and comfortable water vessel for commuting in urban traffic as well as in the archipelago, KTH Racing, which is a single seat formula race car and and Spiros – an environmentally friendly car designed for the international Shell Eco Marathon student competition. In all these projects students from the Vehicle Engineering programme cooperate with students from several other programmes at KTH.
No of applicants per position (first choice)
“I have always had a great interest in technology” You completed upper secondary school in Kiruna; how come you are studying in Stockholm? -I have always had a great interest in technology and originally came from Stockholm before going to Kiruna so KTH seemed like the obvious choice. The fact that KTH has a strong brand as well as being among the highest esteemed technical universities in Sweden didn't make it harder! Why did you choose vehicle engineering? -The vehicle engineering program had an interesting mix of courses which appealed to me, and since the program only exists at KTH it stood out among the other programs. Having studied a few years at the program it seems like I made the right choice: the teachers take an active interest in the program and it has been prized by the Swedish National Agency for
Higher Education for its excellence, both things that make a difference for me as a student. What do you expect from the coming years? -Upon getting my degree, hopefully in a few years, I wish to work in a creative position within the area of technology, not necessary vehicle engineering. I believe that my studies at KTH combined with my extracurricular activities like commissions of trust within the student union has provided me with all I need to participate and manage projects, technical or not.
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Pär Dahlman
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING AND OF EDUCATION
Hans Thunberg Jan Scheffel
Director Director
An engineer with a pedagogical specialization or a teacher with the analytical ability of an engineer?
It is up to the individual to choose professional profile after graduation. Graduation from the programme Civilingenjör och lärare (CL) will render two professional qualifications - Master of Science from KTH and a teaching qualification from Stockholm University.
The students meet in a joint first year, whereafter they choose either of three specializations; Mathematics and Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Mathematics and Computer Science.
The programme started in 2002, and during 2007 the first students completed their Master’s theses and entered into professional life. Their choices of careers certainly reflect the unique combination of possibilities this double exam offers.
Sara is a consultant at a small company working with environmental technology, Jimmie is employed by Ericsson Education, Maria, Kicki and Andreas started working as teachers in upper secondary school, Marcus works for a software company. Furthermore, as we now have entered into a time of global financial crisis, the two professional qualifications are helpful for venturing into a stimulating career.
The programme is a direct response to a commission from the Swedish government to KTH and the Stockholm Institute of Education (LHS) to develop new forms for teacher training. The ambition is to train teachers that will contribute to an increased interest for science and technology among the youth. LHS has recently become part of Stockholm University, so the CL programme, being based at KTH, is now run in cooperation with Stockholm University
No of applicants per position (first choice)
“With a degree from this programme, every door is open!”
You're a student at the master of science in engineering and of education program; why was this combination interesting? -I was originally admitted to a pure engineering program but realized that I wanted to work with people, especially in knowledge mediation. An interest in pedagogy combined with the advantages provided by
being a teacher in several situations was then all that was needed to make the choice.
So, what's the best part of being a student at this program? -There are many good parts. Studying at two universities at once provides good variation between courses and an interesting ebb and flow of courses in engineering and pedagogy. It's also possible to combine the studies with work in relevant areas and travel abroad as an exchange student. I spent the last semester in Hong Kong, and I am thinking of spending at least another semester in another country. The international coordinator at the School of Engineering Sciences was really helpful in planning my first trip so I think it will be just as easy this time. -I'm sure that my last two years at the programme will be interesting and I'm looking forward to working after that; with a degree from this programme, every door is open! .
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Hampus Hagström
OPEN ENTRANCE Interested in science and technology but cannot make a choice of specialization? Open Entrance is designed for students with an interest in natural sciences and engineering, however being undecisive as to what KTH programme they would like to study. Open Entrance provides a broadly-based first year for the M Sc in Engineering programmes at KTH. At the end of the year at Open Entrance, the students apply to enter a M Sc Engineering programme. Most students are given their primary choice of preference, but in case there are more applicants than available positions at a particular programme, a selection is performed on the basis of their study results. As far as further studies or professional life are concerned, it makes no difference if a student begins at Open Entrance or goes directly to a M Sc of Engineering programme.
Open Entrance started in 2002, immediately becoming a popular option to start studies at KTH. The combination, to receive a package of information on the KTH programmes and at the same time study a set of well selected preparatory courses, is attractive.
Special care has been taken to give the new students a good start of their academic studies. A bridging course in mathematics to smoothen the transition from upper secondary school was successfully introduced in the curriculum of Open Entrance right from the beginning. To provide an exciting feel for hands-on science, the course Environmental Physics and Chemistry was designed particularly for Open Entrance.
Hans Thunberg Jan Scheffel Director Director
No of applicants per position (first choice)
“You need proper education to get a proper job”
How come you're studying at KTH? -You need proper education to get a proper job, and the university is the place for proper education. Since I am interested in physics and mathematics and have lived near KTH for all my life the choice was simple!
You ended up at the Open Entrance program; why is that? -It was really hard choosing a program, several programs seemed interesting. The Open Entrance program seemed like a good way of learning more about the different subjects and trying out being a student at KTH before committing to a particular area. Now, as I am finishing my first year, it seems I was right. The program is a very good one as it provides both choice and a challenge since you have to compete with the other students for positions at the more popular programs. It's not easy, especially not comparing to secondary school, but everyone works together to perform as good as possible.
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Faranggis Bagheri
Master’s Programmes OUR SEVEN MASTER’S PROGRAMMES DURING 2008 In 2007 we introduced seven new Master's programmes in alignment with the Swedish implementation of the Bologna model. In 2008, the programmes ran for the second year and we had students both in the first and the second year of the programmes. In total, we had more than 150 students. We already started the planning for revised versions of the programmes so that they will cover all the education at the Master's level that we will offer. These revised programmes are supposed to start in 2010.
“KTH is a nice place to study in”
Being from Iran, how would you describe Sweden and KTH? I came with a bachelor’s degree in Fluid Mechanics and started to study for master’s degree in one of the international master programs in KTH. After a semester I figured out that it does not satisfy me, so I changed to another program, Engineering Mechanics. This program is a
well organized program with quite friendly, helpful and knowledgeable professors.
The opportunity to study among students from different countries and becoming familiar with different cultures is very exciting. Though, I believe that there is not much chance of integration between Swedish and international students which in my opinion can be improved by a better administration. People are quite kind in Sweden and KTH is a nice place to study in. The opportunity of taking re-exam is great! What will you do after completing your studies? I am thinking of continuing my studies in a new place, in order to experience living and studying in a new country. If I find a good opportunity here, staying here will be a good option as well. .
MASTER STUDENTS ARRIVING AT KTH 2008 MOST POPULAR COUNTRIES
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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
The two-year Master’s programme in aerospace engineering is intended for students who want to participate in the development of the functional, cost efficient and sustainable transport systems of the future. The program consists of a basic curriculum followed by four different specializations: aeronautics, structures, space and systems, respectively. In order to prepare the students for a career in the European aerospace sector, emphasis is also put on generic competencies such as communication skills and teamwork abilities. By performing experiments and creative project
assignments, their abilities to collaborate with each other and to deal with challenging engineering tasks are developed in an integrated fashion. The programme was launched in 2007, and has since become fairly popular among the students. In the fall 2009, the programme is fully adapted to the new 3+2 structure of the engineering education at KTH. This means that all KTH, Master’s and exchange students will follow the same curriculum, which will simplify the management of the aerospace education and improve the diversity of the learning environment.
Programme Director: Dan Borglund [email protected] www.aerospace-kth.se APPLIED PHYSICS
The Master’s programme Applied Physics, which covers two years of studies (120 ECTS), provides a broad basis in physics for all students. Depending on personal interests, students can then choose specializations in biological physics, optical physics or nano physics. All students must take a number of compulsory courses corresponding to 41 ECTS credits. In addition there is a large number of elective courses that the students can take depending on their specialization. Finally, the students carry out a degree
thesis project comprising five months of full-time studies (30 ECTS credits).The project may be carried out in an academic or industrial environment in Sweden or abroad. After finishing the master's programme, students can look forward to ample job opportunities both in industry and academic research. Many students also continue towards a PhD degree.
Programme Director: Kjell Carlsson [email protected] www.aphys.kth.se/appliedphysics ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Engineering Mechanics is an important part of the design process for a large range of industrial products. As requirements become more complex and challenging, the demand for engineers trained to deal with advanced mechanical problems is increasing. The two-year master’s programme Engineering Mechanics provides students with advanced knowledge in Solid and Fluid Mechanics and skills to analyze real-life industrial problems in applied mechanics with numerical simulation tools.
After completing a few compulsory core courses, the students have the possibility to choose between many elective courses to define their own specialization. The final thesis project may be carried out in an industrial or academic environment. Job opportunities can be found at industrial companies, consulting firms or research institutes. Many students also continue towards a PhD degree in solid or fluid mechanics.
Programme Director: Gunnar Tibert [email protected] MATHEMATICS
The Master’s Programme in mathematics is intended to provide broad competence in mathematics. The programme has a common initial block, and five different specializations: • Mathematics • Mathematical statistics and financial mathematics • Computational mathematics • Optimization and systems theory • Discrete mathematics and theoretical computer
science
The specializations span over a wide spectrum, and they are directed towards areas corresponding to research groups at the Department of Mathematics. Students may thus take full advantage of the broad spectrum of competence within mathematics available at KTH. The programme was initiated in the autumn of 2007, and the specializations closely follow the corresponding specializations for our students in the programme Master of Science in Engineering Physics.
Programme Director: Anders Forsgren [email protected] www.math.kth.se/master
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MODERN PHYSICS
Cutting edge research and applications focused on the fields of atomic physics, nuclear physics, particle physics and astroparticle physics are addressed in the Modern Physics Master’s programme. Much of the research discussed during the programme is conducted at international organizations such as CERN – the European Centre for Particle Physics in Geneva, GSI and GANIL – European centres for nuclear physics in Germany and France, the JET and ITER fusion initiatives and the European and American space agencies, ESA and NASA. Students can choose to specialize in either experimental modern physics, theoretical modern physics or in medical applications (therapy and imaging) of radiation detectors. This third field has
evolved rapidly in recent years due to experimental developments in the fields of nuclear and particle physics. It is expected that the majority of students will continue on to research-based careers or further education. The Modern Physics programme provides a natural entry into doctoral studies. There is an increasing need in society for people versed in high technology instrumentation, experimental methods, data analysis techniques and the corresponding theoretical background. Non-intuitive career progressions are commonplace – e.g. the data analysis techniques deployed in particle physics are very similar to those used in financial institutions.
Programme Director: Ramon Wyss [email protected] www.physics.kth.se/modphys NUCLEAR ENERGY ENGINEERING
In view of the increasingly urgent environmental concerns related to power production using fossil fuels, it is clear that nuclear technology is going to be of crucial importance in future sustainable energy systems. The ongoing advances in nuclear science and technology play the central role in the development of future nuclear power systems, and are also decisive for how successfully we can handle the nuclear waste problem in a responsible manner. From this perspective, it is of vital importance to offer high quality education to the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. The new Master’s Programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering aims to offer students top-of-the-line
education in the fields of nuclear science and nuclear technology. After graduation, students will be well prepared for future positions within the advanced nuclear technology field, or in a nuclear science and technology research environment. The research-oriented students have several possibilities to choose courses in preparation for work in e.g. reactor physics research or in a nuclear engineering/nuclear safety research environment. At the same time, students interested in more industry-related nuclear engineering can choose courses preparing them for a position in industry, with an optional management-oriented specialization.
Programme Director: Vasily Arzhanov [email protected] www.neutron.kth.se/masterprogramme SOUND AND VIBRATIONS
Noise and vibration are important issues in modern society. Applications of technical acoustics cover an extremely wide field, from applied mathematics and mechanics to measurement techniques plus signal processing down to engines, transport and building technology. This programme provides a platform for a successful career in industry or continuation
towards a PhD. The objective of the programme is to encourage and enable students to learn advanced topics in sound and vibration control, especially in the field of vehicle engineering. Students may also develop their own specialization through numerous elective courses. The programme is well balanced between theoretical studies and practical applications.
Programme Director: Hans Bodén [email protected] www.ave.kth.se/education/msce/TSOVM
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The Undergraduate Education in Figures
NUMBER OF NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 2005-2008 (MASTER/MAGISTER EXCLUDED)
NUMBER OF MASTER’S DEGREES 2005-2008
EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVING AT KTH 2008 MOST POPULAR COUNTRIES
FULL YEAR STUDENTS AND FULL YEAR
PERFORMANCE 2005-2008
STUDENT EXCHANGE 2005-2008
KTH STUDENTS TRAVELLING ABROAD 2008 MOST POPULAR COUNTRIES
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Students’ Page
"Isn't that a terribly difficult education?" That is the most common question I get when asked about my studies at KTH and the School of Engineering Science (SCI). I can't say that it is easy - a student at SCI studies mathematics, physics and engineering at both high level and at a high pace. So why do hundreds of young people every year choose to study at SCI?
While the studies are interesting and educational, a frequently given reason to study at KTH is the chance to participate in the many social events. These are organized by the students' union, THS, and the programme specific chapters, among others Fysiksektionen - The Engineering Physics chapter, and Flygsektionen - The Vehicle Engineering chapter. The chapters and the union are where people meet and make friends with other students, friendships often lasting through both exams and later careers.
A new students' first meeting with the chapters are during the initiation weeks in August. The newly admitted have two weeks of introduction in being a KTH student before term starts. This "education" is given as a cooperation between KTH and the chapters. It contains elements such as Where to eat, Basic mathematics, Campus path-finding, Parties, and a lot of team building. Afterwards, now ready to take on five years of studies, the new students begin their time at KTH and SCI.
The chapters are not only an important meeting place, they also work with the teachers and administrative staff at KTH in evaluating given courses, design of the programmes and other educationally related questions. The students chosen as representatives from the different programmes at SCI have seats in the SCI Board, the Management group and the Undergraduate education forum. Additionally, the representatives form the School council. The council's work consists of handling problems for the students and coordinating the programmes' representatives.
So, is it a terribly difficult education? Yes, at times it can be. But it is also stimulating, interesting, rewarding, a great experience, and above all, it is fun! You meet people to study with, socialize with and with some you might even start a company or research group one day. I feel certain that the combination of demanding studies and engaging student life at SCI builds a good foundation for the future.
Calle Pettersson
Student representative in the Management Group
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Graduate studies SCI - the largest school at KTH in terms of graduate education and examination
The number of active graduate students (PhD students) within the school of Engineering Science is approximately 250. In 2008 the School of Engineering Sciences graduated 23 licentiates and 48 PhD’s. SCI is thus one the largest schools at KTH in terms of graduate education and examination. The enrolment of new graduate students is higher than the rate of examination ensuring an equally strong position in the future which is very encouraging for the school. The quality of theses from SCI is of high international standard, normally being compiled from several papers published in international peer-review journals. This is done while maintaining high industrial relevance. The majority of graduates are finding employment in industry after graduation, even though a fair number pursue academic careers. SCI has a large international co-operation network
SCI offers excellent possibilities for graduate studies having approximately 120 highly qualified supervisors and a large number of assistant supervisors in many subjects (see list below right) ranging from pure mathematics to application-near and highly industry relevant research in applied mechanics. The school furthermore hosts a number of large, well-equipped and unique laboratories in which many graduate students are performing their daily research. The international co-operation network is also large enabling many students to perform parts of their research work at other institutions or research laboratories.
Caroline Forsell is a graduate student in solid mechanics with specialization in biomechanics. She is working with a project on penetration of heart tissue, both experimentally and analytically. Overview of local KTH regulations for graduate studies and graduate programmes
The general overview of local KTH regulations for graduate studies and graduate programmes is now almost completed. We still need to see how that will affect our research subjects. Changes in admission requirements will have to be implemented but will require some careful planning. There are also changes in regulations regarding course credits that will simplify things for our students. What we really need in the future is a better system to handle individual study plans and I really hope that KTH will develop and implement such a system.
DIRECTOR OF THE GRADUATE STUDIES
DAN ZENKERT
AT SCI GRADUATE STUDIES IS PERFORMED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING 14 GRADUATE PROGRAMMES: Aeronautics
Biological Physics
Energy Technology
Lightweight Structures
Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics
Mechanics
Optimization and Systems Theory
Physics
Railway Technology
Solid Mechanics
Technical Acoustics
Theoretical Physics
Vehicle Engineering
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Markus Kaufmann
Future graduate schools
The next item on the agenda appearing regarding PhD studies is that of graduate schools. An upcoming discussion at KTH is to create a number of schools that either forms a new single research subject or groups together a number of existing subjects. How such graduate schools will be formed, directed and implemented remains to be seen. If KTH decides to implement this, it will not only affect our research subjects, but also PhD courses and the organization around PhD studies.
Mózsi Kiss, PhD student in astroparticle physics, is preparing parts of the astrophysics experiment 'PoGOLite' which will be launched from the Esrange space base in the North of Sweden in 2010. PoGOLite will open a new window on the universe by studying high energy radiation from pulsars and black holes.
Fredrik Stig is a PhD-student in Lightweight Structures. He is working within an FP6-project with the development of a new and unique method to weave carbon fibres in 3 dimensions. The technology will potentially enable fast and robust production of large integrated composite structures for the aerospace industry.
“What a difference between Sweden and Switzerland”
How come we find someone with a degree from ETH Zurich in an office at the department of aeronautical and vehicle engineering? -I was an exchange student at KTH in 2003, something I enjoyed: that summer must have been the best summer ever in Sweden! Upon finalizing my studies in Switzerland I was offered
to do my thesis work at KTH which I accepted, and I got accepted as a PhD student as soon as I was finished. There were so many things left to learn and understand when I got my master's degree and turning this offer down could have led to lifelong regrets. How would you compare being a student in Sweden and being a student in Switzerland? -It seems that being an undergraduate student in Sweden is somewhat easier. Once you manage to get
accepted to a program you will eventually finish it as well; at home, only a third of the students accepted finish their second year. Apart from that, the biggest difference is the more relaxed relationship between students and teachers in Sweden, which leads to a much better climate for discussions and questions. Regarding the studies on doctorate level, I like the "Swedish system" with its good mix of graduate courses, teaching and own research more than the Swiss one. In particular when working in an environment as we have it in the Division of Lightweight Structures! How would you advise someone thinking of studying abroad? -Do it, you won't regret it! It is very healthy to leave KTH's secure learning environment and move abroad for one or two semesters. Apart from all the experiences you gain, you might appreciate your studies back home even more. Try to learn the local language and enjoy your stay. And you never know, you might eventually continue your life abroad as a PhD student.
MEMBERS OF THE RESEARCH EDUCATION
FORUM Dan Zenkert, Director of PhD studies
Malin Åkermo, Dept. of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Jonas Faleskog, Dept. of Solid Mechanics
Anders Dahlkild, Dept. of Mechanics
Carel Faber, Dept. of Mathematics
Elisabeth Rachlew, Dept. of Physics
Jerker Widengren, Dept. of Applied Physics
Tommy Ohlsson, Dept. of Theoretical Physics
Christina Nordin, SCI administration
PhD student representative
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The Graduate Studies in Figures
NUMBER OF PHD STUDENTS 2005-2008
FINANCING OF PHD STUDENTS 2008 (2007)
NUMBER OF DOCTORAL THESES 2005-2008
NUMBER OF LICENTIATE THESES 2005-2008
NUMBER OF NEWLY ACCEPTED AND REGISTERED
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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT PETER GÖRANSSON
Department of Aeronautical & Vehicle Engineering KTH Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering, AVE, was formed through a merger between the department of Aeronautics and the department of Vehicle Engineering in January 2003. The combined width of vehicle engineering applications focussing on, air, ground, rail and sea transport vehicles, and the interdisciplinary in-depth research focussing on vehicle related phenomena and methods, makes the department unique. The department staff conducts high level research on theoretical aspects which is validated in the extensive experimental facilities operated by the department. The staff commitment towards continuous upgrade and development of the experimental facilities, top class in their respective field, is nurtured by the common focus on advanced engineering applications. The research activities are characterised by a dual focus on applications and scientific disciplines. System level dynamic models are studied in the context of flight dynamics, vehicle dynamics, railway technology and naval systems, while more generic problems are investigated in aerodynamics, lightweight structures and technical acoustics. The research is founded in mathematical models which form the basis for the engineering problems studied in applications. The core of the research activities is the multi-disciplinary challenges facing the environmentally friendly and sustainable transport system platforms of tomorrow. The conflict between lighter vehicles built using advanced materials and the system performance with respect to dynamics, noise and vibrations, is ever present in the projects run by the department staff and is continuously brought in to the advanced level courses taught in the undergraduate and graduate education programmes.
The range of activities and their multi-disciplinary character may schematically be illustrated as a matrix with one dimension being the applications and the other one the generic disciplines:
The synergies expected at the onset of the unified department continue to show effects on global department as well as local group level. The two Centres of excellence run by the the department, ECO2 Vehicle Design within the Vinnova VINN X 2003 and Gröna Tåget funded by among others the Swedish Rail administration, Bombardier Transportation and Vinnova are gaining speed and the initial start up phases have been overcome in favour of a more research focussed activities within the centres.
www.eco2vehicledesign.kth.se RESEARCH GROUPS
Aerodynamics Prof. Arthur Rizzi For aerodynamics, the development and application of computational methods to understand the physical phenomena that limit aeronautical performance has continued. New aerodynamic concepts have been explored in collaboration with industry in practical computation-based design studies.
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Flight dynamics Prof. Ulf Ringertz The research in flight dynamics been focussed on aeroservoelasticity where the interaction of aerodynamic forces with a flexible structure and a control system is the main interest. The objective has been to design more efficient aircraft in terms of performance and manoeuvrability using structural flexibility and active control techniques in the most beneficial way. Wind tunnel experiments have been conducted to test concepts and also provide important information on the robustness and sensitivity to perturbations when optimization methods are used for design. Lightweight structures Prof. Dan Zenkert In lightweight structures the research has been focussed on load-carrying structures with mainly vehicular, air, road and sea, applications. The main activities continues to be centred on polymer fibre composites and sandwich construction, with a special emphasis on a complete cradle-to-grave approach, comprising material science, design, manufacturing, non-destructive testing, machining, joining, repair, recycling, and life-cycle assessment. The Marcus Wallenberg Laboratory – MWL Prof. Mats Åbom In technical acoustics, research activities have been focussed on flow related generation of sound in machinery, acoustic characterisation and modelling of complex materials and built up structures, development of multi-disciplinary optimisation tools for design of sound proofing systems in automotive and aerospace applications, and also scattering of ultrasound around defects in materials. Naval Systems Sr lecturer Jakob Kuttenkeuler In naval systems, the research has been focussed on dimensioning criteria for High-Speed Craft, (HSC), and in particular the hydro-dynamical loads which at present are formulated as static evenly distributed pressures and the structural response is assumed quasi-static. The fluid-structure interaction effects have been modelled for a rigid/elastic wedge hitting a water surface, a case which will also be subject to experimental tests. Rail Vehicles Prof. Mats Berg In rail vehicles the focus has been on rail vehicles and their dynamic interaction with the track as well as on general questions on railway system efficiency. The objective is to prepare for future rail vehicle generations which will travel at higher top speeds
(>300 km/h) and average speeds (> 200 km/h). Of interest are active suspension systems and the use of lightweight materials and new traction systems. One target is to retain current low levels of energy consumption and air pollution, in spite of the increasing speeds. Vehicle Dynamics Prof. Annika Stensson Trigell The research in vehicle dynamics has focussed on the complex interaction between different systems that governs the dynamic behaviour and function of vehicles (buses, cars, trucks etc.) under different driving conditions. The research and education is focused on problems related to handling, rollover and comfort of road vehicles, as well as driver/vehicle interaction, non-linear phenomena and catenarypantograph dynamics. To solve these problems, aspects on active safety as well as methods for simulation and measurement of dynamic behaviour for efficient product development have been considered.
2008 Facts about the Department of Aeronautical & Vehicle Engineering
No of staff: 91 of which No of Researchers: 15 No of PhD students: 38 No of Faculty: 14 No of Technicians: 6 No of Adminstrative staff: 7 No of Professors: 11 Turnover (MSEK): 92 External financing (MSEK): 49 Main external financiers: Vinnova, EU, FMV, Banverket, Swedish Road Administration, VR
Research Groups
Aerodynamics Flight Dynamics Lightweight Structures The Marcus Wallenberg Laboratory Naval Systems Rail Vehicles Vehicle Dynamics
Organization
Head of Dept: Prof. Peter Göransson Deputy Head of Dept: Stefan Hallström Dir of Graduate studies: Malin Åkermo Dir of Undergraduate Education: Leif Kari Head of Administration: Birgitta Nordling
www.ave.kth.se
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Department of Applied Physics
The Department of Applied Physics is based on six groups: Biomedical & X-Ray Physics, Experimental Biomolecular Physics, Cell Physics, Chemical Physics, Laser Physics and Nanostructure Physics. The department has 9 full professors, 31 other senior researchers and 41 PhD students. The research is primarily experimental, often crossdisciplinary, and spans the full area of “bio-opto-nano”. We have a good international standing in fields such as bio-imaging, microscopy, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, compact x-ray sources, x-ray imaging, ultrasonics for bio-applications, nonlinear optics, periodically-poled materials, lasers, nanophysics, spintronics and applied quantum physics. Joint facilities such as our Nanofabrication Laboratory and also our laser and bio-imaging facilities provide an excellent experimental foundation for state-of-the-art research. The research is primarily funded by external sources, with major funding from the Swedish Science Research Council, the Swedish Strategic Research Foundation, the European Council and the Wallenberg Foundation. The Department of Applied Physics gives a large number of courses at all levels for engineering students. At the undergraduate level we teach basic physics while on the Masters and graduate level our courses focus on the “bio-opto-nano” areas. In addition, we teach the optics for the optometry education given at the Karolinska Institute.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT HANS HERTZ
RESEARCH GROUPS
Biomedical & X-Ray Physics Prof. Hans Hertz
Prof. Kjell Carlsson
The research spans from x-rays over ultrasonics to visual optics. In the x-ray field the focus is on compact sources based on liquid jet targets, diffractive x-ray optics and x-ray microscopy and imaging. Ultrasound is combined with fluorescence for bioanlytics and gentle cell manipulation in microfluidic channels. The optics research addresses peripheral vision of the eye.
Cell Physics Prof. Hjalmar Brismar
The research area for Cell Physics is the interface between cell biology and physics. Research focuses on a multidisciplinary development of techniques and methods to address specific cell biological questions that have a high clinical relevance. Research projects include: immune cell function and the immune synapse, cell volume regulation with special emphasis on how water channel proteins are regulated, biomechanical signal transduction via flow sensitive primary cilia, thermodynamics in protein transport – self-organization of membrane proteins. Central techniques in the research are live cell confocal microscopy, mathematical modeling and microstructure design.
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Chemical Physics Prof. Lars-Erik Berg
The research is focused on laser ionization of atoms at RILIS-ISOLDE, CERN, where two laser laboratories are created in a large collaboration project. At KTH, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is applied to determine the atomic composition of various solids, liquids and gases. By focusing a high-power laser pulse on to a sample, hot plasma or 'laser spark' is obtained. The emitted light is analyzed to determine the elemental concentrations of the sample. A LIDAR laboratory is being built using a newly installed large telescope of the AlbaNova Dome.
Experimental Biomolecular Physics Prof. Jerker Widengren
The activities of the department of Experimental Bimolecular Physics are directed towards the interdisciplinary field between physics, biology and medicine. The core activity is to develop methods and applications of multi-parametric, ultrasensitive fluorescence spectroscopic and ultrahigh resolution imaging techniques in medical diagnostics, screening methodologies, and for fundamental dynamic and conformational studies of biomolecules.
Laser Physics Prof. Fredrik Laurell
Prof. Valdas Pasiskevicius
The Laser Physics group is doing research on optical materials, lasers and coherent light sources. A long term vision is that part of the research should have a practical impact, i.e. we would like to develop technology and materials that can lead to more efficient and functional light sources. Research areas include optical material characteri-zation, nano- and microstructure technology, domain-engineered ferroelectrics, light source design and development, parametric light sources and functional fiber components.
Nanostructure Physics Prof. David Haviland
Prof. Vladislav Korenivski Nanostructure physics conducts fundamental and applied research on electronic devices, in particular spintronic devices and quantum electronics with superconducting circuits. We are also collaborating with cell biologists to fabricate nanometer scale biofunctional templates and developing force
spectroscopic techniques with atomic force microscopy. Inhouse nanometer scale lithography is used for sample fabrication, and measurements are made from room temperature to 20 mK, in frequency ranges from DC to 20 GHz.
2008 Facts about the Department of Applied Physics
No of staff: 85 of which No of Researchers: 28 No of PhD students: 41 No of Faculty: 5 No of Technicians: 1 No of Administrative staff: 1 No of Professors: 9 Turnover (MSEK): 68 External financing (MSEK): 35 Main external financiers: VR, SSF, EU, KAW, KI, Vinnova
Research Groups
BioX – Biomedical & X-Ray Physics www.biox.kth.se Cell Physics www.cellphysics.kth.se Chemical Physics www.chem.physics.kth.se Experimental Biomolecular Physics www.biomolphysics.kth.se Laser Physics www.laserphysics.kth.se Nanostructure Physics www.nanophys.kth.se
Organization
Head of Dept: Hans Hertz Deputy Head of Dept: Fredrik Laurell Dir of Graduate studies: Jerker Widengren Dir of Undergraduate Education: Peter Unsbo Head of Administration: Malin Höglund Hestréus
www.aphys.kth.se
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Mathematics
Mathematical statistics
Optimization and Systems Theory
Department of Mathematics Mathematics plays an increasingly important role in today’s high-technology society. Completely new areas of applications appear continuously and old ones are further developed. The rapid development in information technology would not have been possible without the tools provided by mathematics. Indeed, modeling complex technological systems requires abstraction, and thus mathematics. Key technologies are increasingly dependent on the development of new mathematics. The Department of Mathematics at KTH has an exceptionally good international reputation. Research covers core mathematical areas such as algebraic geometry, dynamical systems, mathematical physics, partial differential equations, spectral theory, real and complex analysis, probability theory, and discrete mathematics; and applied mathematical areas such as mathematical statistics, optimization, systems theory, computational harmonic analysis, numerical analysis, and mathematical finance. Pure mathematics represented by the core areas provides the foundation and necessary prerequisite for applied mathematics. In science and technology of the future the interaction between mathematics and applications will become increasingly important, and KTH, like all other prominent technical universities, has the ambition to keep and develop its excellence in mathematics. Indeed, all engineering education must be founded on mathematics.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ANDERS LINDQUIST
The Mathematics Department consists of three divisions The department is divided into three divisions:
Major research projects and centers
The department has a five year-grant of 27 million SEK from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg (KAW) foundation for the project "Strength and Unity in Mathematics", which is matched by 5 million from KTH. The purpose of the grant is to strengthen the activity in algebraic geometry, combinatorics, complex analysis, dynamical systems, number theory, mathematical physics and partial differential equations and intermediate areas by supporting young researchers and strengthening the scientific environment in these areas. The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) has awarded a five-year grant of 22 million SEK for the Strategic Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (CIAM), which is matched by 10 million from KTH. The mission of CIAM is to create a bridge between a broad area of mathematics and industrial applications. The research programs are application-driven and carried out in collaboration with industrial partners. Interesting mathematical problems of importance to industry are identified for research and education. SSF has also granted another 5.6 million SEK under its Strategic International Recruitment Program to invite Christopher I. Byrnes as a visiting professor to interact with the division of Optimization and Systems Theory in particular and CIAM in general for an extended period of time. Optimization and Systems Theory is also part of ACCESS Linnaeus Centre, funded by a major research grant from the Swedish Research Council of 100 MSEK plus 11 MSEK for a graduate school. The centre is located in the School of Electrical Engineering, but the division participates with three out of 18 senior researchers. Mathematical Statistics also participates in the area of mathematical finance in newly established Centre of Banking and Finance (Cefin) at KTH with funding from the major Swedish banks and insurance companies.
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2008 Facts about the Department of Mathematics
No of staff: 137 of which No of Researchers: 15 No of PhD students: 47 No of Faculty: 44 No of Technicians: 1 No of Adminstrative staff: 9 No of Professors: 21 Turnover (MSEK): 125 External financing (MSEK): 36 Main external financiers: VR, SSF, KAW, GGS, KVA, EU
Research Groups
Algebra
Analysis
Combinatorics
Optimization and Systems Theory
Mathematical Statistics
Organization
Head of Dept: Anders Lindquist Deputy Head of Dept: Kurt Johansson Dir of Graduate studies: Carel Faber Dir of Undergraduate Education: Krister Svanberg Head of Administration: Leena Druck
www.math.kth.se
Major events 2008
Honorary Doctorate to Dan Laksov Dan Laksov received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bergen. KVA Research Position to Anders Karlsson Anders Karlsson was awarded a research positions from of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA). The Edlund Prize to Pär Kurlberg Pär Edlund received the Edlund Prize from KVA. The Letterstedt Prize to Henrik Shagholian Henrik Shagholian received the Letterstedt Prize for urgent scientific investigations from KVA. The Strömer-Ferrner Award to Jacob Johnsson Jacob Johnsson received the Strömer-Ferrner award from KVA. The Wallenberg Prize to Anders Karlsson och Petter Brändén Anders Karlsson och Petter Brändén received the Wallenberg prize of the Swedish Mathematical Society. Gustafsson Prize to Petter Brändén Petter Brändén received the Gustafsson Prize for young researchers. Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award to Hans Ringström Hans Ringström received the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award from the Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Germany. An Honorific Certificate to Boualem Djehiche Boualem Djehiche received an honorific certificate from the University of Biskra, Algeria. A Pedagogical Prize to Olof Heden Olof Heden received a pedagogical prize from the Swedish Steam Boiler Society.
Mathematics on the Internet
The department offers a number of preparatory courses on the net for students that intend to begin studies at the university level. These are intended to reinforce mathematics skills obtained in high school. These courses are offered nationally through the gateway math.se and administered through the new Resource Centre for Internet-based Education (RCN). A number of more advanced courses are also offered.
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Department of Mechanics Mechanics of solids, fluids and gases are fundamental areas within classical physics and plays a pivotal role in the design and analysis in almost every branch of engineering science. Today, this position is enhanced by even larger amount of the areas engulfed by the subject. For instance, a chemical and material science in combination with fluid mechanics lead to a deeper understanding of various physical phenomena and also leads to new technical innovations. The research methods of mechanics are well established and are successfully used for example in biological sciences with application to human body. Such a cross-scientific approach opens new possibilities for a better understanding of a human body (from cells to muscles and locomotion). These exciting new areas go hand in hand with the more traditional applications in a multitude of technological processes used in construction, transportation, paper manufacturing, electro-chemical and pharmaceutical industries generating new and challenging research problems. The Department of Mechanics includes seven research groups and is large enough to provide an excellent research environment in a wide range of research areas. The educational activity for the undergraduate studies offers a comprehensive course selection in basic mechanics attended by 1 500 students, in fluid mechanics with 500 students and in structural and advanced mechanics with 250 students. The researchers in the department are divided in seven research groups.
Structural Mechanics
The group of Structural Mechanics (headed by Prof. Anders Eriksson) studies advanced load-carrying structures in both natural and man-made contexts. Numerical modelling is the main tool for static and dynamic equilibrium situations. The main fields of study in recent years have been on one hand flexible and deployable structures for, e.g., space structures, and on the other hand the human musculoskeletal system. For the latter, both the muscular force production, and the neuro-muscular motion planning have been major study areas. Primary applications of the developed methods are clinical investigations of movement disorders and optimal movements in sports activities.
Stability, Transition and Control
Stability, Transition and Control group (headed by Prof. Dan Henningson) studies dealing with how and why orderly laminar fluid transitions to chaotic turbulent flow are performed. Often large scale numerical experiments are used to predict this process. In the area of flow control and optimization a step further from just analyzing and understanding flows is taken, and deals with how flows can be manipulated and optimized in order to achieve the objectives at hand. Research is performed in cooperation with universities, research institutes and industry worldwide, e.g. in projects funded by the European Union.
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (headed by Docent Hanno Essén) research is performed in the following areas: dynamical systems with discontinuous forces, non-linear acoustics, statistical mechanics with magnetic interaction forces, kinetic gas theory, and asymptotic methods in classical and quantum mechanics.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT DAN HENNINGSON
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Fluid Physics Laboratory
The Fluid Physics and Applied Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (headed by Prof. Henrik Alfredsson and prof. Laszlo Fuchs) is mainly housed in "Flyghuset" at Teknikringen 8 but also partly at Osquars backe 18. Within the laboratory both experimental and computational projects of various fluid dynamical systems are carried out. Six main research areas can be identified at present: fundamental studies of transition to turbulence in boundary layer flows, high Reynolds number and complex turbulent flows, multiphase flows e.g. fibre suspension flows related to paper industry, heat transfer and reacting flows, internal compressible flows and shock wave research with applications to shock focusing. The computational research utilizes LES based methods for non-reacting and reacting flows as well as single and multiphase flows, whereas the experimental research has access to most modern measurement equipment for fluid flows and several high quality flow research rigs. The compressible flow research is coupled to KTH CICERO, Center for Internal Combustion Engine Research Opus, where gas management of IC engines are studied with the aim to increase efficiency and and also significantly reduce emissions such as CO2, NOx and unburned hydrocarbons. Although most research projects within the laboratory are of basic character collaboration with industry (e.g. aeronautical, vehicle and paper industry) is common. As of September 1, 2007 prof. Laszlo Fuchs was employed as a full time professor and is now heading his own group in Applied Fluid Mechanics.
Applied Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Flows
The research group for Applied Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Flows (headed by Prof. Laszlo Fuchs) focuses on fluid mechanical problems that arise in different applications and in particular turbulent mixing, transport in single and multiphase systems as well as flows involving phase change and chemical reactions. Examples of such flows include the process-(such paper making and pharmaceutical) industry, propulsion and energy conversion system. The group has close collaboration and common area of research with other groups at the department and in particular the Fluid Physics group.
Physio-chemical Fluid Mechanics
Physio-chemical Fluid Mechanics (headed by Prof. Gustav Amberg) research dealing with fluid mechanics dominated by effects such as capillarity, phase change, heat and mass transfer, etc, are studied. Examples of application areas are micro fluidics and materials processes.
Turbulence group
The Turbulence group (headed by Prof. Arne Johansson) is active in different areas of turbulence research, including modelling and simulations of high Reynolds number flows, development of subgrid models for Large Eddy Simulations (LES), pressure measurements in high Reynolds number flows and measurements in high Reynolds number turbulent boundary layers. Recent developments also include studies of combustion in turbulent flows. Another growing research area is the study of geophysical flows through theoretical development and simulations, in particular flows subjected to strong stratification. A new research subject is the study of quasi-geostrophic turbulence, that is large scale turbulence strongly affected by the combined effects of rotation and stratification.
2008 Facts about the Department of Mechanics
No of staff: 93 of which No of Researchers: 8 No of PhD students: 45 No of Faculty: 21 No of Technicians: 2 No of Adminstrative staff: 7 No of Professors: 10 Turnover (MSEK): 76 External financing (MSEK): 36 Main external financiers: VR, Swedish Energy Agency, GGS, EU, SSF
Research Groups
Structural and bio mechanics
Stability, Transition and Control
Fluid Physics Laboratory
Turbulence group
Physio-chemical Fluid Mechanics
Applied Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Flows
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Organization
Head of Dept: Dan Henningson
Deputy Head of Dept: Nicholas Apazidis/ Anders Eriksson
Dir of Graduate studies: Anders Dahlkild
Dir of Undergraduate Education: Hanno Essén and Erik Lindborg
Head of Administration: Hans Silverhag
www.mech.kth.se
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Jan Wallenius, Tomas Lefvert, Bengt Lund-Jensen and Mark Pearce from the head of groups and management team. Not on photo: Henryk Anglart, Mats Danielsson, Arne Johnson and Elisabeth Rachlew.
Department of Physics HEAD OF DEPARTMENT BENGT LUND-JENSEN
A broad spectrum of experimental research within atomic and subatomic physics and astrophysics is represented within the department. Activities focus on basic research as well as applications to the medical and nuclear power sectors. Much of the experimental research is conducted within large international collaborations, often centered around leading research centres such as CERN, ELLETRA, ESA, FAIR, Ganil, GSI, ITER, JET, MAX, RIKEN and SLAC. During 2008, the PAMELA experiment released first scientific results on antiparticles in space. Many more high energy positrons were observed than expected which may constitute a first observation of collisions between dark matter particles in the vicinity of our Galaxy. The Fermi gamma ray space telescope, previously named GLAST, was launched in June 2008. The astroparticle physics group has contributed the CsI crystals of the Fermi calorimeter and is now getting data to analyze. Another astroparticle physics experiment, PoGOlite that is being constructed to measure polarized gamma rays was illustrated on a set of Swedish stamps. The Swedish Research Council has decided to join the construction of FAIR in Darmstadt, which will be a world leading accelerator center for hadron- and nuclear physics. The CERN Large Hadron Collider saw its first circulating beams. The Medical Imaging group received 24 MSEK from the Erling-Persson foundation to construct a new detector for computed tomography. The irradiation of the (Pu,Zr)N fuel developed within the CONFIRM project (coordinated by the reactor physics group) was completed in the Dutch research reactor in Petten. The department gives basic and advanced physics courses for engineering physics students. The Master’s programmes “Modern Physics” and “Nuclear Energy Engineering” had in total 33 international students. The department has an active outreach programme and continues to collaborate with The House of Science.
RESEARCH GROUPS
Applied Atomic & Molecular Physics Head of Group: Elisabeth Rachlew The group concentrates on the development of new spectroscopic methods for applications in fusion plasma diagnostics. Studies involve e.g. impurity behavior of the divertor plasma, the current redistributions for various tokamak operation scenarios, and edge localized modes (ELMs) and means to alleviate their effects. The data analysis requires access to atomic and molecular data bases and the group also produces new basic data from experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities. These data are included in the modeling of the radiation from the hot fusion plasmas.
Medical Imaging Head of Group: Mats Danielsson The ultimate long term goal for the Medical Imaging group is to fundamentally change medical x-ray imaging as it is known today. This will involve detectors that are faster, more efficient, have higher contrast and with higher spatial resolution. Combining the new detectors with novel x-ray optics will be important. Computer simulations are used to evaluate the new concepts for systems in parallel with performing numerous experiments. One outcome will be that the radiation dose to the patient can be dramatically reduced for some examinations where this is essential.
Nuclear Physics Head of Group: Arne Johnsson The nuclear physics group is devoted to experimental and theoretical studies of nuclei at the very limits of nuclear stability, especially related to isospin, angular momentum and deformation. The research also includes detector development within the AGATA gamma-ray tracking project and design and construction of other detector systems in preparation for the future European facilities for radioactive ion beams: FAIR and SPIRAL2. Nuclear techniques are utilized in applications for medical imaging and industry. In nuclear theory, the spin-orbit interaction and the symmetry energy in microscopic models, as well as alpha decay from differently shaped nuclei, are studied.
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2008 Facts about the Department of Physics
No of staff: 72 of which No of Researchers: 11 No of PhD students: 38 No of Faculty: 5 No of Technicians: 5 No of Adminstrative staff: - No of Professors: 13 Turnover (MSEK): 65 External financing (MSEK): 37 Main external financiers: SKI, VR, EU, SKB, SKC, SNSB
Research Groups
Applied Atomic and Molecular Physics www.atom.kth.se
Medical Imaging www.mi.physics.kth.se
Nuclear Physics www.nuclear.kth.se
Nuclear Power Safety www.safety.sci.kth.se
Particle and Astroparticle Physics www.particle.kth.se
Reactor Physics www.neutron.kth.se
Reactor Technology www.reactor.sci.kth.se
Organization
Head of Dept: Bengt Lund-Jensen Deputy Head of Dept: Jan Wallenius Dir of Graduate studies: Elisabeth Rachlew Dir of Undergraduate Education: Mark Pearce Head of Administration: Malin Höglund Hestréus
www.physics.kth.se
The figure shows the successful launch of the GLAST satellite which, in agreement with NASA tradition, was renamed to the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope once it was in orbit.
(Astroparticle Physics)
Nuclear Power Safety Head of Group: Tomas Lefvert The research activities include studies of severe accident phenomena in nuclear power plants; advanced multi-physics and multi-scale simulation methods for coupled neutron-kinetic and thermal-hydraulic analysis of transients and accidents in nuclear reactors; experiments and analyses to support safety design of advanced nuclear energy systems; and basic research in boiling heat transfer, using advanced experimental measurement techniques such as high-speed X-ray radiography.
Nuclear Reactor Technology Head of Group: Henryk Anglart The group performs experimental and numerical simulations of heat transfer and multiphase flow processes related to safe and economic operation of nuclear power plants. Fundamental research includes studies of pre- and post-critical heat flux heat transfer, CFD modeling of two-phase flows in complex geometry and heat transfer deterioration to supercritical water.
Particle and Astroparticle Physics Head of Group: Bengt Lund-Jensen In experimental particle physics the group is engaged in studies of high energy hadron collisions at the CERN Large Hadron Collider with an emphasis on calorimetry and searches for supersymmetry. Using novel instrumentation, astroparticle physics studies of the Cosmos through investigations of radiation from space-based platforms are performed. Two major satellite instruments, PAMELA and Fermi, are currently taking data. Furthermore, the radiation environment in space habitats, such as the ISS, is studied. Detector technology is also developed for medical and security applications. This includes advanced signal processing and feature extraction from torrent sensor data.
Reactor Physics Head of Group: Jan Wallenius The group performs research on transmutation of nuclear waste, including the design and safety analysis of fast neutron reactors with americium bearing fuels. Recently, our activities on nuclear fuel development have expanded. In 2008, an experimental irradiation of advanced plutonium nitride fuel was completed and a laboratory for fabrication of uranium nitride fuels was constructed. Modelling of radiation damage physics in reactor steels with multi-scale methods is also part of our research portfolio.
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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FRED NILSSON
Department of Solid Mechanics The quality of the research at KTH was evaluated in RAE08. The department received an excellent ranking by the panel for applied mechanics. The research was classified as world leading throughout. In the accompanying bibliometric study the department also received a top ranking. The panel emphasized the close ties between theoretical and experimental activities that characterises the research of the department.
Material Mechanics
The focus is on modelling the constitutive behaviour of materials. One project concerns modelling of interfaces in micro- and nanomechanics and aims at describing the properties and effects of interfaces (for example grain boundaries) within the framework of strain gradient plasticity. This is a so called higher order formulation that enhances the description of a continuum with a sense of length scale so that plasticity at the micro-scale may be modelled more accurately.
Biomechanics
Patient-specific hemodynamic models of the aorta were developed and CFD simulations exhibited novel differences between healthy and diseased aortas. Image analysis of histological slices from (human) intra-luminal thrombus tissue provided novel micro-morphological data, which were used to develop micro-mechanical models. The investigation of gender specific differences of aneurysm disease was started. A numerical model to analyze the previously performed penetration experiments of ventricular tissue was developed; further experimental testing of myocardial tissue was performed in that respect. A novel micro-plane constitutive model for fibrous
tissues like articular cartilage was developed and numerically implemented. One project aims at modelling the combined chemo-mechanical constitutive behaviour of smooth muscle tissues. Smooth muscle is an important component in such organs as blood vessels, the urinary bladder and the intestines. Smooth muscle contraction is a complex process in which the mechanical contraction is caused by electrical signals and biochemical reactions. A chemical model for the biochemical state in the muscle tissue is combined with a mechanical model to model the muscle contraction process.
Contact Mechanics
A mechanical analysis supported by experiments of scratching of thin film/substrate systems has been performed in one project. Another project dealing with powder compaction was initiated during 2008 and funded through the VINN Excellence Center HERO-M.
Contact Fatigue
Rolling contact fatigue, RCF, is primarily an issue in gears and other contact elements without ultra-fine surfaces. An earlier project on RCF ended and a new project started in 2008 with focus on crack propagation from initiation at surface asperities. A second project has started on mechanical behaviour of a bearing material. The first goal is to define a model for the material behaviour. For fretting fatigue, the interface behaviour of a shrink-fitted joint subjected to a rotating banding was analysed.
Packaging Technology
The research was primarily carried out within the VINN Excellence Center BiMaC Innovation. Focus has been on how in-plane residual stresses affect the converting and end-use properties of paper materials and forming of complex paperboard structures. Another result is the development of the laminated DNS-method for determination of the transverse shear strength of paper and board.
Finite element modelling of penetration of heart tissue.
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2008 Facts about the Department of Solid Mechanics
No of staff: 36 of which No of Researchers: 2 No of PhD students: 15 No of Faculty: 6 No of Technicians: 4 No of Adminstrative staff: 4 No of Professors: 5 Turnover (MSEK): 32 External financing (MSEK): 10 Main external financiers: VR, Scania CV, SKI, BiMaC
Organization
Head of Dept: Fred Nilsson Deputy Head of Dept: Sören Östlund Dir of Graduate studies: Jonas Faleskog Dir of Undergraduate Education: Per-Lennart Larsson Head of Administration: Per Berg
www.hallf.kth.se
Composite Materials
The Ioisipescu test was further studied with respect to the inherent difficulties arising when testing fibre reinforced composite materials. Their anisotropy regarding elastic properties as well as strength and degradation behaviour causes a number of additional issues to be dealt with when testing. The fixture and its function also play vital roles. Difficulties are related to non-nominal loads and deformations from imperfect fixture function as well as to geometry imperfections of the specimens. These issues were studied numerically and found to be significant sources of error so as to rendering certain measurements virtually useless.
Reliable Structures
The research in the group is focused on design against fatigue. Projects are aimed at reliability based design optimisation, stochastic simulations and fundamental research on the statistics of fatigue failure. The research is experimental as well as theoretical/numerical. Prof. Gunnar Härkegård from NTNU visited us and a joint work on the influence from the size-distribution of defects in damage tolerant analysis was performed. An advanced course "Solid Mechanics Modelling for Design" has been developed. It includes, for instance, stochastic simulations, robustness and reliability analysis in solid mechanics analysis. The content of this course will influence future industrial design work.
Fracture Mechanics
The research has focused on material failure under both static and cyclic loading. Ductile failure under low to moderate stress triaxialities and cleavage failure have been addressed by micromechanical modelling. By comparison with experimental results these micromechanical models appear to be very promising. Robust meshing algorithms for numerical modelling of fatigue crack propagation under general conditions of cyclic loading have been developed and verified.
Education
The department annually offers four basic courses , a course on “FEM in engineering applications” and approximately 20 degree projects in the basic level of the five years Master of Science in engineering programmes at KTH with a total of about 600 participants. We also offer ten advanced level courses.
Two years ago three new courses on the advanced level were introduced. The new courses have been further developed during 2008, and all show a considerable increase in number of students compared to previous years. The department also runs a specialization in solid mechanics. In the autumn of 2008, 24 students chose our specialization and this is the highest number ever.
Doctoral theses 2008 Jessica Strömbro, “Micro-mechanical mechanisms for deformation in polymer-material structures”.
Per Fredriksson, “Modelling and simulation of plastic deformation on small scales: interface conditions and size effects of thin films”.
Imad Barsoum, “The effects of stress state in ductile failure”.
Fredrik Wredenberg, “Mechanical modelling of surface scratching”.
Niklas Melin, “The modified Iosipescu shear test for orthotropic materials”.
Henrik Wentzel, “Modelling of frictional joints- from dissipative mechanisms to structural response”.
Mateusz Stec, “Micromechanical modeling of cleavage fracture in polycrystalline materials”.
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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT MATS WALLIN
Department of Theoretical Physics The research within the theoretical physics department covers central areas of physics, ranging from basic to applied science. The research groups participate in extensive international, national, and local collaborations. Research activities at the department include the areas of high temperature superconductivity, strongly correlated systems, optical lattices, quantum phase transitions, neutrino physics, mathematical problems in quantum field theory, the physics of membranes and membrane proteins, and complex systems. The department is a frequent user of supercomputer facilities both locally at KTH and at other computer centers. The department is involved in about 35 undergraduate courses in the Engineering Physics program and in several Master’s programmes, and in about 15 PhD courses. RESEARCH GROUPS
Condensed Matter Theory Prof. Anders Rosengren Research areas: phase transitions and critical phenomena, strongly correlated systems, Bose-Einstein condensates in optical lattices, magnetism, superfluidity, superconductivity, graph theory and statistical physics, diffusion and corrosion, melting and superheating, material properties at high temperatures, and geophysics.
A research highlight was the explanation of the seismic data on the inner core, published in Science 319, 797 (2008). In this report we explain the elastic anisotropy of the Earth's inner core. Earth's solid-iron inner core is elastically anisotropic. Sound waves propagate faster along Earth's spin axis than in the
equatorial plane. This anisotropy has previously been explained by a preferred orientation of the iron alloy hexagonal crystals. However, hexagonal iron becomes increasingly isotropic on increasing temperature at pressures of the inner core. We show, by molecular dynamics simulations, that the body-centered cubic iron phase is extremely anisotropic to sound waves despite its high symmetry.
Rosengren gave an invited talk at the “Symposium on Correlated Electron Physics”, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, late August, and was appointed editor of the proceedings to be published in a special volume of Philosophical Magazine. A follow-up on the invited article on the 3-dimensional Ising model, published in Advances in Physics (vol 56, 653 (2007)), was submitted and accepted.
Another highlight was the follow-up of the investigation of a two-dimensional system of atoms in an anisotropic optical lattice (Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 110401 (2007)). If the system is finite in one direction, we show that it exhibits a transition between a two-dimensional superfluid and a one-dimensional Mott insulating chain of superfluid tubes. Our Monte Carlo simulations are consistent with the expectation that the phase transition is of Kosterlitz-Thouless type (Eur. Phys. J. D, vol 49, 223 (2008)). Our study (Phys. Rev. B vol 77, 073103 (2008)) of the one-dimensional Kondo lattice model by numerical diagonalization should also be mentioned. By massively parallel computations we were able to find an additional ferromagnetic region inside the paramagnetic phase. Also a region was found, where the localized spins participate in the low-energy dynamics together with the conduction electrons, thus resulting in a large Fermi surface. These results independently confirm our previous density-matrix renormalization-group results.
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2008 Facts about the Department of Theoretical Physics
No of staff: 23 of which No of Researchers: 1 No of PhD students: 10 No of Faculty: 6 No of Technicians: - No of Adminstrative staff: - No of Professors: 6 Turnover (MSEK): 19 External financing (MSEK): 5 Main external financiers: VR, SSF, KVA, GGS
Research Groups
Condensed Matter Theory www.theophys.kth.se/condmat
Mathematical Physics www.theophys.kth.se/mathphys
Materials Theory www.theophys.kth.se/theomat
Statistical Physics www.theophys.kth.se/statphys
Theoretical Biological Physics www.theophys.kth.se/biophys
Theoretical Particle Physics www.theophys.kth.se/tepp
Organization
Head of Dept: Mats Wallin Deputy Head of Dept: Anders Rosengren Dir of Graduate studies: Tommy Ohlsson Dir of Undergraduate Education: Olle Edholm Head of Administration: Malin Höglund Hestréus
www.theophys.kth.se
Mathematical Physics Prof. Jouko Mickelsson, Prof. Edwin Langmann
Research areas: mathematical physics, quantum field theory, quantum statistical physics in particular applied to condensed matter, open quantum systems, integrable systems and mathematical aspects of quantum field theory. The research focuses on analytical methods and the theory of quantum systems with many degrees of freedom. One theme of our research are models which are simple enough to be exactly solvable but which nevertheless capture essential qualitative features of strongly coupled quantum systems. Another are mathematical aspects of quantum field theory, including K-theory and noncommutative geometry. We also work on open quantum systems and the question how friction manifests itself in the quantum world.
Statistical Physics Prof. Mats Wallin Research areas: classical and quantum phase transitions, superstates of matter, disordered systems, nanoscience, soft matter, and biological physics. The research is focused on modeling and simulation of novel quantum states of matter and phase transition between such states, and on new systems like cold atoms in optical lattices, and multicomponent superfluids and superconductors. The research often involves large scale Monte Carlo simulations. In biological physics we collaborate with biology research groups on molecular modeling of cells. Martin Lindén defended his PhD thesis "Stochastic modeling of motor proteins" and is now a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, Berkeley.
Theoretical Biological Physics Prof. Olle Edholm Research areas: biological physics, theoretical biology, molecular dynamics, and other related areas. The research is focused on long time and length scale simulations of biological model membranes and membrane proteins. The group has participated from the beginning in opening this new area of research, and participates in the international effort pushing this rapidly developing research frontier.
Theoretical Particle Physics Prof. Tommy Ohlsson Research areas: theoretical particle physics, astroparticle physics, cosmology, quantum field theory, and other related fields. In 2008, one PhD student, Henrik Melbéus, and two postdocs, Dr. He
Zhang and Dr. Michal Malinský joined the group. Dr. Zhang has been awarded a Göran Gustafsson postdoctoral scholarship for one year. In August 2008, the group participated in organizing the conference "7th International Workshop on the Identification of Dark Matter" (IDM 2008). In 2008, the group published nine scientific articles in well-renowned journals such as Eur. Phys. J. C, JCAP, JHEP, Nucl. Phys. B, Phys. Rev. D, and Phys. Lett. B. The group is a member of HEAC, an excellent research environment financed by the VR. At the end of the year, the group announced a new PhD student position.
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Research and Competence Centers
2008 FACTS ABOUT BiMaC INNOVATION
Director: Tom Lindström [email protected]
Turnover: 13,5 MSEK
Financiers: VINNOVA, the Industry and KTH
www.bimacinnovation.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT CEKERT
Director: Janne Wallenius [email protected]
Turnover: 3,6 MSEK
Financiers: SKC and Forsmark
www.cekert.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT CENTRE FOR
ECO2 VEHICLE DESIGN
Director: Annika Stensson Trigell [email protected]
Turnover: 13,2 MSEK
Financiers: KTH, Scania, Volvo AB, Saab Automobile, Bombardier Transportation, Vinnova, A2 Acoustics, Polytec Composites, VTI, the Swedish road administration and Banverket
www.eco2vehicledesign.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT CIAM
Director: Anders Lindquist [email protected]
Turnover: 6,4 MSEK
Financiers: SSF and KTH
www.ciam.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT CVER
Director: Annika Stensson Trigell [email protected]
Turnover: 1,2 MSEK
Financiers: KTH, Scania and Vinnova
www.cver.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT FPIRC
Director: Micael Stehr [email protected]
Turnover: 2,1 MSEK
Financiers: The Swedish Pulp and Paper Research Foundation and The Knowledge Foundation
www.fpirc.kth.se
BiMaC INNOVATION
BiMaC Innovation was started 070701. The intention is to make an important step towards more efficient transfer of research and technology results into commercialization for the Swedish forest industry with its suppliers and customers. The area of interest is biomaterial divided into three platforms – biofibre packaging materials, functional wood and fibre surfaces, and biocomposites.
CEKERT – NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
CEKERT channels funding from the nuclear power industry for professors and lectureships in Reactor Physics and Reactor Technology at KTH and functions as a forum for cooperation between the Reactor Physics, Reactor Technology, Nuclear Power Safety and Nuclear Chemistry divisions. In 2007, CEKERT organised a "Nuclear Power Day" on the topic of the European nuclear power expansion.
CENTRE FOR ECO2 VEHICLE DESIGN The centre is a VINN Excellence Centre performing multidisciplinary research to support a sustainable vehicle design development. We believe that to realize a breakthrough in sustainable development, it is necessary to consider vehicle design for a wide range of vehicle systems, concurrently addressing ECOnomical and ECOlogical vehicle design criteria. Within the centre, vehicle design projects are performed that are multidisciplinary and multi-vehicle taking into account the ECO2 aspects.
CIAM – STRATEGIC RESEARCH CENTER FOR INDUSTRIAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
CIAM is operated by a consortium of experts in analysis, discrete mathematics and combinatorics, stochastics, numerics, optimization, systems theory, and computer science dedicated to bringing to the fore the applied and applicable aspects of modern mathematics. The mission of CIAM is to create a bridge between a broad area of mathematics and industrial applications.
CVER – CENTER OF VEHICLE ENGINEERING RESEARCH
Vehicle technology is a wide subject and knowledge from different research areas is therefore essential. The purpose of CVER is to develop KTH as a strong research partner within the area. During 2007 we have focussed on the research cooperation with Scania and on initiating an EU cluster within the vehicle engineering and transportation area. We have been involved in a proposal to a Pilot EIT project; GAST – Greener and Safer Transportation.
FPIRC – FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY RESEARCH COLLEGE
FPIRC arrange and co-ordinates regular academic high-class courses with a content from the absolute scientific edge within Pulp&Paper science. The centre is the result from a joint effort with all universities in Sweden within the pulp and paper area: KTH, LTH, Chalmers, MIUN and KaU.
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KCSE – COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CENTRE
KCSE is a KTH center comprising scientists from five schools with a common interest in using large scale computer simulations as a means to obtaining new knowledge in their research. KCSE runs a graduate school in computational science and engineering financed by Vetenskapsrådet, and also promotes related research activities by encouraging and improving the collaboration between different disciplines, departments and the PDC computing center.
FLOW - LINNÉ FLOW CENTRE
The Linné Flow Centre (FLOW) is one of 20 original centers of excellence financed by Vetenskapsrådet. We have a vision of FLOW Centre as an outstanding environment for fundamental research in fluid mechanics, where innovative research is born and future research leaders are fostered.
LSI – LIFE SCIENCES IMAGING AT KTH-KAROLINSKA
LSI will facilitate innovations and research in medical imaging to improve the quality of health care. A close collaboration with the Karolinska Institute will make sure that the right clinical issues are addressed. Swedish industry in this area is strongly represented in the board and another aim is to efficiently tranform scientific breakthroughs into products and enterprises.
RAILWAY GROUP
The Railway Group consists of eight research groups each representing one or more disciplines within the field of railway engineering. The purpose of the Railway Group is to contribute to development and increased competitiveness for railways and Swedish railway industry in particular by generation of knowledge in railway related topics. The main tasks are research, undergraduate and graduate education as well as education of professional engineers.
RCN – RESOURCE CENTRE FOR NETBASED EDUCATION
RCN organizes and supports the carrying through of net based education. The activities in the centre are based on years of experience of delivering courses by the Internet for several thousands of simultaneous students. RCN assists departments in development of new net based courses or modules as a complement to campus based education or as a way to broaden the activities in a cost effective way. SKC – SWEDISH CENTRE FOR NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY
SKC supports research and development in nuclear engineering at Swedish universities. The purpose is to keep and develop knowledge to secure continued safe and effective use of the Swedish reactors and to participate in the development of the nuclear area. SKC cooperates with nuclear engineering centres at Chalmers, Uppsala and KTH and is financed by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) and the Swedish Nuclear Industry.
2008 FACTS ABOUT KCSE
Director: Olof Runborg [email protected]
Turnover: 3 MSEK
Financiers: KTH
www.kcse.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT FLOW
Director: Dan Henningson [email protected]
Turnover: 6 MSEK
Financiers: VR and KTH
www.flow.kth.se
2008 FACTS ABOUT LSI Director: Mats Danielsson [email protected]
Turnover: 9,5 MSEK
Financiers: KTH, Familjen Erling-Perssons Stiftelse
www.mi.physics.kth.se/lsi
2008 FACTS ABOUT RAILWAY GROUP
Director: Stefan Östlund [email protected]
Turnover: 13,5 MSEK
Financiers: KTH, Banverket, Bombardier Transportation, SL, Association of Swedish Train Operators, Interfleet and VINNOVA
www.kth.se/fakulteter/centra/jarnvag
2008 FACTS ABOUT RCN
Director: Johan Thorbiörnsson [email protected]
Turnover: 4,5 MSEK
Financiers: Departments at KTH and other universities
www.kth.se/rcn
2008 FACTS ABOUT SKC
Director: Jan Blomgren (from Feb. 1, 2009) [email protected]
Turnover: 20 MSEK
Financiers: SSM and the Swedish nuclear industry
www.swedishnuclear.se
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Department of
Applied
Physics
Department of
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Department of
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DEPARTMENTS
RESEARCH AND COMPETENCE CENTERS
CEKERT
Nuclear Energy Technology
Centre
Centre for ECO2Vehicle Design
CIAM
Strategic Research Center for
Industrial and Applied
Mathematics
CVER
Center of Vehicle
Engineering Research
FPIRC
Forest Products Industry Research College
KCSE
KTH Computational Science and Engineering
Centre
Linné Flow Centre
LSI
Life Sciences Imaging at
KTH-Karolinska
Railway group
RCN
Resource Centre
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SKC
Swedish Centrefor Nuclear Technology
President
Dean Gustav Amberg
Vice Dean Arne Johnson
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Board and Management group
THE BOARD OF SCI THE MANAGEMENT GROUP OF SCI
Members (2008) Gustav Amberg Chairman
Arne Johnson Vice Dean, Adj. member
Lena Eliasson Head of Human Resources, ABB Sweden
Jan Wikander School of Industrial Engineering
Bo Wahlberg School of Electrical Engineering
Hjalmar Brismar Faculty representative, Applied Physics
Leif Kari Faculty representative, Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Anders Szepessy Faculty representative, Mathematics
Per-Lennart Larsson Faculty representative, Solid Mechanics
Birgitta Nordling Administration representative
Alexander Engström Student representative, Mathematics
Evelina Eriksson Student representative, CL
Erik Ovegård Student representative, Vehicle Engineering
ElsMari Kristiansson Secretary
Back row: Jan Wikander, Per-Lennart Larsson,
Leif Kari and Anders Szepessy Front row: Bo Wahlberg, Alexander Engström, Evelina Eriksson,
ElsMari Kristiansson, Hjalmar Brismar and Gustav Amberg
Members (2008) Gustav Amberg Dean
Arne Johnson Vice Dean
Nina Karlstedt Head of Administration
Mats Boij Head of Undergraduate Education
Dan Zenkert Head of Graduate Studies
Bengt Lund-Jensen Head of Physics Dept.
Hans Hertz Head of Applies Physics Dept.
Mats Wallin Head of Theoretical Physics Dept.
Fred Nilsson Head of Solid Mechanics Dept.
Peter Göransson Head of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering Dept.
Anders Lindquist Head of Mathematics Dept.
Dan Henningson Head of Mechanics Dept.
Carl Pettersson Student representative
Helene Gester Adj. member
Leena Druck Adj. member, Secretary
Back row: Peter Göransson, Arne Johnson, Gustav Amberg,
Bengt Lund-Jensen, Anna Bongenhielm, Hans Silverhag and Mats Wallin
Front row: Hans Hertz, Nina Karlstedt, Leena Druck and Kurt Johansson
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THE GROUP FOR UNION COLLABORATION Gustav Amberg Chairman, Employer’s repr.
Leena Druck Secretary, Employer’s repr.
Bo Alfredsson SACO, Solid Mechanics
Lars-Gunnar Andersson SACO, Applied Physics
Hans Bodén SACO, Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Tony Burden SACO, Mechanics
Eike Petermann SACO, Mathematics
Britt-Inger Berggren ST-ATF, Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Rose-Marie Jansson ST-ATF, Mathematics
Bengt Gradin SEKO, Mathematics
Björn Petersson SEKO, Physics
Back row: Eike Petermann, Bengt Gradin, Hans Bodén, Lars-Gunnar Andersson, Tony Burden and Britt-Inger Berggren
Front row: Bo Alfredsson, Rose-Marie Jansson, Leena Druck and Gustav Amberg
STAFF STRUCTURE, 447 FULL TIME POSITIONS 2008 (439 FULL TIME POSITIONS 2007)
HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION GROUP (2008) Nina Karlstedt Head of Administration at SCI and the
Physics Departments
Hans Silverhag Finance Officer at SCI and Head of Administration Dept. of Mechanics
Birgitta Nordling Head of Accounting at SCI and Head of Administration Dept. of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Leena Druck Head of Human Resources at SCI and Head of Administration Dept. of Mathematics
Per Berg Head of Infrastructure at SCI and Head of Administration Dept. of Solid Mechanics
Helene Gester Head of Educational Administration at SCI and Head of Administration at the Education Office
Staff at SCI
NUMBER OF DAYS ABSENCE DUE TO LONG TERM
AND SHORT TERM SICKNESS 2005-2008
AGE STRUCTURE 2008 (2007)
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ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION OFFICES AT SCI
Administration at the Department of Mathematics
Administration at the Departments of Applied Physics, Physics and Theoretical Physics
Back row: Anja Orest, Marie Lundin, Bengt Gradin Front row: Leena Druck, Maria Axelsson, Rose-Marie Jansson
and Ann-Britt Öhman
Back row: Malin Höglund Hestréus, Agneta Falk, Monica Thorén, ElsMari Kristiansson, Anette Rudholm and Hans Johansson
Front row: Björn Pettersson, Kajsa Bergman, Carina Ankarloo, Agneta Christiansson and Askell Kjerulf
Administration at the Department of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Administration at the Department of Solid Mechanics
Back row: Britt-Inger Berggren, Ann-Britt Hansen and Ingela Hallonblad
Front row: Anette Rudholm, Bengt Roos, Birgitta Nordling and Susanne Carlsson
Per Berg and Maj-Britt Eriksson
Administration at the Department of Mechanics Education office
Heide Hornk, Hans Silverhag, Anne-Mari Olofsson, Stefan Skult, Ingunn Wester and Nina Bauer
Back row: Carin Borinder, Annika Sedenberg, Christina Nordin, Lisa Lundberg, Ann-Christine Öhrman and Caroline Boivie-Ekstrand
Front row: Susanne Carlsson, Ann Gustafsson, Erik Edstam, Helene Gester and Karin Blom
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Voices from the organization
“Being a researcher is the most enjoyable part of my work” You have been at KTH for a long time; please tell us more. -When I graduated from KTH in 1985 I was happy: no more exams for me! A year later I haphazardly applied for a scholarship upon joining a friend of mine handing in his application at KTH, a scholarship I was awarded. I wound up at Stanford and eventually received my PhD degree in optimization and systems theory at KTH in 1990. You're not only a professor at your division, you were also recently appointed vice dean of the School of Engineering Sciences. What are your thoughts about that? -It's always interesting to learn new things, and this position brings several new tasks with it. My appointment lasts for four years and during that time I have the opportunity to influence several areas as recruitment and the faculty of the future; hopefully both I and the School of Engineering Sciences will benefit from this period. Can you tell us something about your research and being a researcher at KTH? -Being a researcher is the most enjoyable part of my work. Much of my work goes into applied mathematics which benefits areas such as
telecommunications and treatment of cancer; it's satisfying being able to bring such areas forward. The department of mathematics at KTH provides an excellent environment for successful research providing competent colleagues and access to several international networks further expanding the possibilities. The best research gets done when it's fun doing it, and it's fun being a researcher at KTH. “I have the chance to show the students another world” It says international coordinator on your door; how did you end up in that position? -I got my degree from KTH in 1990 and eventually decided to study further and during these studies I worked part-time at KTH. One thing led to another, and I finally found myself working full-time as an administrator. I have worked at different positions during the years, but now I thoroughly enjoy being an international coordinator at the School of Engineering Sciences. Your primary task is to facilitate the process of Swedish students going abroad; what makes that rewarding? -I have the chance to show the students another world which can broaden their horizons as well as make them appreciate other cultures and ways, something I believe is good for anyone, student or not. 60% of the students who have spent at least a semester abroad claims that it has been beneficial for them in getting a better job; that makes me a career planner as well! At my current position I've got the freedom to plan and implement my work according to my own knowledge and experience which greatly enhances my own development potential. How can KTH become a better international university? -Internationalization must saturate the organization on every level, from the president to the program planners. The programs of today make it hard for anyone who doesn't want to study five years in sequence, but when enough flexibility is introduced in the system we might get better. It's not an easy question though, as the combination of a strong centralized organization and good contact with the students seems hard to realize. The potential is definitely there though; KTH has achieved greater visibility the last few years and is apparently much more interesting for other universities nowadays, something that directly translates into more and better agreements for exchange students. We are good at taking care of students and giving them the education they want!
Name Patrik Gärdenäs, Education office. Title International Coordinator.
Name Anders Forsgren, Department of Mathematics. Title Professor, Vice Dean.
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Our Financing and Costs The financial outcome of the year is 1.5 MEUR compared to last year’s surplus 0.1 MEUR. This year’s surplus exceeded the budget for 2008. The School of Engineering Sciences has been successful during the late years in attracting research resources from external sources and regards this as a strong recognition of its activities in the research area. Our contract volume over the last four years has expanded and is now up to 87 MEUR. The schools turnover increased to 48 MEUR compared to last year’s 46 MEUR. Revenue from appropriations for undergraduate education
amounted to 13 MEUR which is slightly more than 2007. The revenue from appropriations for research external financings rose with nearly 1 MEUR to 21 MEUR in comparison with 20 MEUR 2007. Government grants for research and graduate studies are nearly unchanged compared to last year. Revenues from private owned companies amounted to 2 MEUR, wich is in agreement with 2007. Operating expenses amounted to 46 MEUR which is 1 MEUR more than 2007. The increase relates to higher personnel costs and other operating costs.
CONTRACT VOLUME 2005-2008 (MEUR)
OUR SOURCES OF INCOME 48 MEUR 2008 (46 MEUR 2007)
COSTS 46 MEUR 2008 (45 MEUR 2007)
EXTERNAL FINANCING 21 MEUR 2008 (20 MEUR 2007)
OUR LARGEST EXTERNAL FINANCIERS 2008 (2007)
PROFIT AND LOSS 2005-2008 (MEUR)
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Vice Dean Arne Johnson
Future Faculty
The School of Engineering Sciences (SCI) performs extensive research on the highest international level within the disciplines of mathematics, physics and applied mechanics. The school is the largest school at KTH with 447 employees (full time positions). Of these 147
persons are employed as teachers and 56 persons are employed as researchers. The school has very few female scientists and out of 58 professors only three are women. The school is working purposefully to get more women among the undergraduate students and successively increase the percentage of women at all levels. In year 2007 the school set up a vision for 2015 and a number of targets in order to fulfil this vision.
VISION 2015
The school of Engineering Sciences is an attractive research environment and an attractive school that is based on quality, openness, diversity and equality. The school sees a gender balance among teachers, researches and students as a prioritized task. The school is a leading environment for the education of engineers/ teachers, masters and researchers that will form the future society and the school will also cover the current needs in society of qualified technicians and scientific leaders within its disciplines. The school plays an internationally prominent role both in basic as well as applied research and puts large emphasis on interdisciplinary research and fruitful collaborations in research and teaching. What has happened during 2008? - The school has recruited one new female guest professor and two adjunct professors, four new associate professors and two assistant professors. three associate professors have been promoted to professor. In addition five holders of new positions as associate professor, granted by VR, have chosen to come to our school. Of those five, four are women which is a very satisfying development. One person has been granted a research post from VR. Two researches from our school have also been offered research fellow posts from KVA. A number of recruitment procedures have been started up at all levels. In the International Research Assessment Exercise at KTH a large part of our research was given extremely good credits and ranked as being in the research frontier. A number of new scientific grants have been obtained which illustrates the scientific competiveness of our research.
- Many researchers early in their career have started education in university pedagogy required for permanent associate professor positions. Also senior scientific personnel have taken courses in university pedagogy which strengthens the pedagogical competence of our scientific staff. A special course for PhD students taking part in teaching at our School has been designed and offered to all our PhD students. Fourteen persons have during 2008 taken part in the leadership education yearly arranged by the school to prepare people for leading positions in the school. A good balance is wanted between research and teaching. - The formation of scientific platforms at KTH opens up for new collaborations within KTH. Strategic applications involving different groups at KTH, but also from other universities, create new interdisciplinary connections. Groups from the school are engaged in large international projects. The recruitment of two adjunct professors has strengthen the connection to industry and a research institute
APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE AT SCI Chairman Arne Johnson
Vice Chairmen Michael Benedicks Anders Forsgren Elisabeth Rachlew
Deputy members Hjalmar Brismar Carel Faber Minna Hakkarainen Peter Händel Kurt Johansson Camilla Landén Per-Lennart Larsson Sebastian Lourdudoss Sandra di Rocco Mats Wallin Mats Åbom
Student representatives Alan Sola Christopher Svedberg
SCI ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
(BITRÄDANDE LEKTOR OCH FORSKARASSISTENT)
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Committee on Equal Opportunities
The aim of the committee is to promote equal opportunities and diversity within the School of Engineering Sciences by paying attention to and increasing consciousness of such matters.
The committee’s work is connected and initiated partly by directives coming from the central administration of KTH.
During the year 2008 we had 11 meetings during which several issues were discussed.
We all agreed that the focus of this year should be twofold: educate the school personnel on the concept of diversity and involve female students in school activities.
On November 19th 2008 we organized a workshop with the title “Is everyone really welcome to KTH?” The main guest and lecturer was Marco Helles from the Swedish Red Cross. Everyone working in the School of Science was invited.
In order to establish a contact with the female students at KTH we decided to invite the female students from the Engineering Physics programme to an evening held at the Department of Mathematics. More than expected showed interest in the activity and actively participated with questions and visible curiosity in an academic career.
To encourage more interaction among female researchers, female teachers and female graduate students in the School of Engineering Sciences we decided to send out a questionnaire and ask if they were interested to participate in so called Q-meetings. These are lunch meetings during which different topics are discussed.
The dean of the School of Engineering Sciences, Gustav Amberg is also one of the vice presidents of KTH. He is responsible for questions regarding faculty renewal and equal opportunities in KTH. He visited the committee and had a presentation on what he wanted to do in the future in his position as the vice president of equal opportunities.
Some of the committee members participated in a seminar on equal opportunities at Chalmers Technical University in September.
Some of the committee members participated also in a conference about diversity which took place in March 2008 at Södertörn University.
More information on the committee’s activities can be found on its home page at the web site of the School of Engineering Sciences. (in Swedish)
http://www.kth.se/sci/om/organisation/organ/jml
COMMITTEE ON EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES AT SCI Leena Druck, Chair of the committee
Michelle Bucher-Karlsson, Dept of Mathematics
Anthony Burden, Dept of Mechanics
Caroline Forsell, Dept of Solid Mechanics
Karl Garme, Dept of Vehicle Engineering
Hans Johansson, Administration of Physics
Karolina Lindvall, student in Engineering Physics
Felix Ryde, Dept of Physics
Per Wennhage, Dept of Vehicle Engineering
Anne-Christine Öhrman, Education office
Back row: Caroline Forsell, Anne-Christine Öhrman and Hans Johansson
Front row: Karolina Lindvall, Leena Druck and Per Wennhage
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Doctoral and Licentiate Theses 2008 Department of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Barsoum, Zuheir “Residual stress analysis and fatigue assessment of welded steel structures” Björkblad, Anders “Fatigue assessment of cast components – Influence of cast defects” Brabie, Dan “On derailment-worthiness in rail vehicle design – Analysis of vehicle feateures
influencing derailment processes and consequences” Crippa, Simone “Advances in vortical flow prediction methods for design of delta-winged aircraft” Ekh, Johan “Multi-fastener single-lap joints in composite structures” Fraggstedt, Martin “Vibrations, damping and power dissipation in car tyres” Guastavino, Rémi “Elastic and acoustic characterisation of anisotropic porous materials” Kolsters, Hans “Structural design of laser-welded sandwich panels for marine applications” Pettersson, Karl “CFD methods for predicting aircraft scaling effects” Svensson, Elin “Physical modelling of acoustic shallow-water communication channels”
LICENTIATE THESES 2008
Agebro, Markus “Driver preferences of steering characteristics” Bérard, Adrien “Method development for computer aided engineering for aircraft conceptual
design” Kaufmann, Markus “Cost/weight optimization of aircraft structures” Kierkegaard, Axel “Numerical investigations of generation and propagation of sound waves in low
mach number internal flows” Knutsson, Magnus “IC-engine intake noise predictions based on linear acoustics” Lind, Eleonora “Predicting and optimising acoustical and vibrational performance of open porous
foams” Lindström, Anders “Strength of sandwich panels loaded in in-plane compression” Persson, Rickard “Tilting trains: Technology, benefits and motion sickness” Rehnberg, Adam “Vehicle dynamic analysis of wheel loaders with suspended axles” Svahn, Fredrik “Low-cost control of discontinuous systems including impacts and friction”
Department of Applied Physics DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Hellström, Jonas “On diode-pumped Yb and Er, Yb solid-state lasers” Jacobsson, Björn “Spectral control of lasers and optical parametric oscillators with volume Bragg
gratings” Konovalenko, Alexander “Spin transfer torques and spin dynamics in point contracts and spin-flop tunnel
junctions” Tuohimaa, Tomi “Liquid-jet target-microfocus x-ray sources: Electron guns, optics and phase-
contrast imaging”
Department of Mathematics DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Almér, Stefan “Control and analysis of pulse-modulated systems” Arnlind, Joakim “Graph techniques for matrix equations and eigenvalue dynamics” Arnarson, Teitur “PDE methods for free boundary problems financial mathematics” Bender, Martin “Limit theorems for generalizations of GUE random matrices” Carlsson, Fredrik “Utilizing problem structure in optimization of radiation therapy” Hansson, Anders “Spectral estimates for the magnetic Schrödinger operator and the Heisenberg
Laplacian” Rydh, David “Families of cycles and the Chow scheme” Werme, Mats “On methods for discrete topology optimization of continuum structures”
LICENTIATE THESES 2008
Andersson, Daniel “Necessary optimality conditions for two stochastic control problems” Eklund, David “Algebraic C*-actions and homotopy continuation” Kiessling, Jonas “Cellularity in commutative algebra”
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Department of Mechanics DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Ahlman, Daniel “Numerical studies of turbulent wall-jets for mixing and combustion applications” Gärdsback, Mattias “Deployment control of spinning webs and membranes” Hyensjö, Marko “Fibre orientation modelling applied to papermaking” Lin, Yuan “Modeling of dielectrophoresis in micro and nano systems” Marstorp, Linus “Modelling of subgrid-scale stress and passive scalar flux in large eddy simulations of
wall bounded turbulent flows” Åkervik, Espen “Global stability and feedback control of boundary layer flows”
LICENTIATE THESES 2008
Bagheri, Shervin “Stability analysis and control design of spatially developing flows” Hellström, Fredrik “Numerical computations of the unsteady flow in a radial turbine” Kaphle, Manindra “Simulations of human movements through temporal discretization and
optimization” Strömgren, Tobias “Modelling of turbulent gas-particle flow”
Department of Physics DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Andgren, Karin “Studies of collective phenomena in neutron deficient nuclei” Ban, Shufang “Nuclear symmetry energy and neutron-proton pair correlations in microscopic mean
field theory” Chilo, José “Feature extraction for low-frequency signal classification” Hadinia, Baharak “In-beam study of extremely neutron deficient nuclei using the recoil-decay tagging
technique” Hansson, Per “First determination of the electric charge of the top quark and studies of the top
quark pair background to new physics” Hofverberg, Petter “A new measurement of low energy anti-protons in the cosmic radiation” Karlsson, Niklas “Parametric model for astrophysical proton-proton interactions and applications” Menmuir, Sheena “Visible spectroscopic diagnostics: Application and development in fusion plasmas” Chmill, Valery “Radiation tests of semiconductor detectors” Vall Llosera, Gemma “Synchrotron radiation studies of gas phase molecules; from hydrogen to DNA
sugars” Wildner, Elena “Accelerators for physics experiments: from diagnostics and control to design”
LICENTIATE THESES 2008
Khaplanov, Anton “Applications of pulse shape analysis techniques for segmented planar germanium detectors”
Kiss, Mózsi “Studies of PoGOLite performance and background rejection capabilities” Marini Bettolo, Cecilia “PoGOLite – The polarized gamma-ray” Ylinen, Tomi “Towards detecting lines from dark matter annihilations with GLAST”
Department of Solid Mechanics DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Barsoum, Imad “The effect of stress state in ductile failure” Dahlberg, Johan “On the asperity point load mechanism for rolling contact fatigue” Fredriksson, Per “Modelling and simulation of plastic deformation on small scales: interface conditions
and size effects of thin films” Jelagin, Denis “Frictional effects on hertzian contact and fracture” Strömbro, Jessica “Micro-mechanical mechanisms for deformation in polymer-material structures” Wredenberg, Fredrik “Mechanical modelling of surface scratching”
Department of Theoretical Physics DOCTORAL THESES 2008
Lindén, Martin “Stochastic modelling of motor proteins”
LICENTIATE THESES 2008
Hekmati Pedram “Group extensions, grebes and twisted K-theory”
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Abbreviations Used in this Report AVE Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering BiMaC Biofibre Materials Centre CDIO Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate Cefin Centre of Banking and Finance CEKERT Nuclear Energy Technology Centre CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics CIAM Strategic Research Center for Industrial and Applied Mathematics CICERO Centre for Internal Combustion Engine Research Opus CVER Center of Vehicle Engineering Research ECTS European Credit Transfer System ESA European Space Agency FLOW Linné Flow Centre FMV The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FPIRC Forest Products Industry Research College FYP Full Year Performance FYS Full Year Students GANIL Great Heavy-Ions National Accelerator GGS Göran Gustafsson Foundation HSC High-Speed Craft HSV The Swedish Agency for Higher Education IIT Illinois Institute of Technology ISS International Space Station ISTC The International Science and Technology Center ITER International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor JET Joint European Torus KAW Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation KCSE KTH Computational Science and Engineering Centre KI Karolinska Institutet KVA The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences LES Large Eddy Simulations LHS Stockholm Institute of Education LSI Life Sciences Imaging at KTH-Karolinska MCC Mission Control Center MEPhI Moscow Engineering Physics Institute MTL Minimum Turbulence Level MWL Marcus Wallenberg Laboratory NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology PDC Parallel and Distributed Computing RAE International Research Assessment Exercise RCF Rolling Contact Fatigue RCN Resource Center for Internet-based Education SACO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations SCI KTH School of Engineering Sciences SEKO The Union of Service and Communication Employees SKB Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co SKC Swedish Centre for Nuclear Technology SKI Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate SL Stockholm Transport SNSB Swedish National Space Board SSF The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research SSM Swedish Radiation Safety Authority ST-ATF The Union of Civil Servants STFI Swedish Pulp and Paper Research Institute UBC The University of British Colombia Vinnova The Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems VR The Swedish Research Council VTI Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute
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