Dr. Björn Hedin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Björn Hedin is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on the roles of households in building a sustainable society, primarily through the lens of energy systems. He has a special interest in increasing 'energy literacy' within communities as part of smart grid initiatives. His research encompasses behavior change related to sustainable food systems. Hedin has led multiple research projects funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, such as 'Feel Energy! Tactile Learning Everyday Energy Use' and 'Synthesis Research Energy Communities from a Household Perspective'. Additionally, he has conducted projects related to digital technologies supporting energy-related behavior change and sustainable everyday habits. Hedin also plays a key educational role, serving as the programme director for the Master of Science in Engineering and in Education programme and teaching various courses in applied behavioral science, environmental psychology, and engineering education. He is committed to designing innovative educational experiences that foster sustainable development in engineering contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Behavioral Science Learning: Nudging Decision Making Environmental Psychology Behavior Analysis Procrastination Perfectionism Integrating Course in Engineering Education, Year 1 Integrating Course in Engineering Education, Year 2 Integrating Course in Engineering Education, Year 3 Study Strategies Effective Learning Teaching and Sustainable Development Experiments in Informal Learning Environments

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).