Dr. Anna Björklund

Professor

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Biography

Anna Björklund is a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), specializing in Environmental Strategic Analysis. Her research primarily focuses on the application of Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for policy planning and assessment of emerging technologies. She has substantial experience in local and national waste planning, waste valorization, and resource recovery, contributing significantly to discussions around the circular economy and green chemistry. In her role, Anna supervises PhD students and teaches LCA at an advanced level, along with courses related to digitalization and sustainability. As the head of the Division at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, and Engineering (SEED), she plays a pivotal role in shaping academic curricula and research in sustainability assessment.

Research Interests

Life Cycle Assessment Sustainable Development Circular Economy Green Chemistry

Courses

Degree Project Industrial Ecology Degree Project Strategies for Sustainable Development Digitalisation and Innovation for Sustainable Development Life Cycle Assessment Methods for Sustainability Science Sustainable Development in Computer Science Engineering Sustainable Transport Systems

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

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