Professor Dr. Berit Balfors

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Biography

Berit Brokking Balfors is a professor specializing in environmental assessment analysis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Her research focuses on sustainability analysis, particularly in the areas of transport, land use planning, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation. She employs tools for environmental system analysis within built environments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA). Balfors has been a key member of various scientific boards and committees, contributing to sustainable development initiatives and strategies for integrating environmental considerations into municipal energy planning and transport systems. Notably, she has led projects aimed at mainstreaming sustainability within urban environments, working with organizations such as the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Swedish Transport Administration. Balfors has also held leadership roles in multiple KTH initiatives, while actively participating in research councils that advance sustainability in public planning and infrastructure investments.

Research Interests

Environmental Assessment Sustainability Analysis Transport Planning Land Use Planning Biodiversity Climate Change Adaptation Environmental System Analysis

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in environmental assessment analysis, sustainability analysis, and related fields.

Courses

Degree Project in Environmental Engineering Degree Project: Strategies for Sustainable Development Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Systems Analysis: Energy and Environment Strategic Environmental Assessment

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).

Application Checklist

  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)

Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).