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Roland Kjellander
Roland Kjellander's field of research is statistical mechanics, in particular liquid state theory. He has always been very interested in teaching at all academic levels, whereby a particular focus has been to facilitate the students' conceptual understanding of and insights into the world of molecules, so that they can comprehend important aspects of the world that we live in.
Biography
Roland Kjellander is currently professor emeritus of physical chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. His previous appointments include roles in various academic and research capacities at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Australian National University, Canberra; Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA; and Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He was awarded the 2004 Pedagogical Prize from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and the 2007 Norblad-Ekstrand Medal from the Swedish Chemical Society. His field of research is statistical mechanics, in particular liquid state theory. For his scientific publications, see link below.Education
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PhD, Royal Inst. of Technology, Stockholm, 1975
Chemical engineering, Royal Inst. of Technology, 1971
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Physical Chemistry
Statistical Mechanics
Liquid State Theory
Soft Matter Physics
Surface and Colloid Science
Personal Interests
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Scottish Country Dancing
Music
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