Dr. Björn Hedin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Björn Hedin is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the roles of individuals' households in a sustainable society, primarily focusing on energy systems. His research interests include increasing 'energy literacy' within society and households, particularly in energy communities that play a crucial role in smart grids. He is the programme director for the Master of Science in Engineering in Education programme. Hedin leads several funded research projects, including 'Feel Energy! Tactile Learning Everyday Energy Use' and 'HabitWise - Creating Sustainable Everyday Habits.' These projects are primarily funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and focus on promoting behavior change towards sustainable energy practices. Hedin is also involved in various educational initiatives within the Department of Learning in Engineering Science, aiming to integrate sustainability into STEM education. He has contributed to the development of courses in applied behavioral science and environmental psychology, among others.

Research Interests

Energy Systems Energy Literacy Sustainable Food Systems Behavior Change Smart Grids

Courses

Applied Behavioral Science Learning: Nudging Decision Making (LD1008) Environmental Psychology Behavior Analysis (LD1002) Procrastination Perfectionism (LD1003) Integrating Course in Engineering Education, Year 1 (LT1041) Integrating Course in Engineering Education, Year 2 (LT1042) Integrating Course in Engineering Education, Year 3 (LT1043) Effective Learning (LD1007) Teaching and Sustainable Development (MJ2612) Experiments Informal Learning Environments (LT1035)

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).