Dr. Carlos Casanueva Perez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carlos Casanueva Perez is an Associate Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Rail Vehicle Technology. He is involved in the leadership team of the Centre ECO2 Vehicle Design and directs a five-year program in Vehicle Engineering. His research primarily investigates vehicle dynamics and the influence of wheel-rail interaction on railway systems. He has participated in several Swedish and EU projects and is actively engaged in promoting equality and diversity within the academic environment. In teaching, he is responsible for multiple master's level courses, including Rail Vehicle Technology and Challenge-based Railway Systems Design, and supervises master's thesis students aiming for collaborations between industry and academia. He is dedicated to publishing in pedagogic journals and regularly updates his teaching methodologies to enhance student learning.

Research Interests

Rail Vehicle Technology Vehicle Dynamics Wheel-Rail Interaction Sustainability Energy Management Traction Technologies

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research on Rail Vehicle Technology, also involved with the Centre ECO2 Vehicle Design.

Courses

Rail Vehicle Technology Challenge-based Railway Systems Design Rail Vehicle Dynamics Sustainable Development Research Methodology Vehicle Engineering

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).