Dr. Elena Gutierrez Farewik

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Biography

Elena Gutierrez Farewik is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, specializing in biomechanics. She leads the Promobilia MoveAbility Lab and is the director of the KTH MoveAbility research group. Elena has a strong academic background, having earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 1995, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1997, and a PhD in Orthopedics from Karolinska Institute in 2003. Her previous experiences include a decade as a biomechanical engineer at Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital, where she focused on clinical gait analysis. Elena is actively involved in education, responsible for courses in Biomechanics for both 2nd and 3rd level students. Her research interests include movement simulation and the assistance of individuals with motion disorders, particularly focusing on the physical disabilities that represent the largest minority group globally. She has a history of receiving funding for various projects aimed at enhancing human movement and has published extensively in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and research in biomechanics, leading Promobilia MoveAbility Lab.

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).