Dr. Elina Eriksson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elina Eriksson is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), specializing in Regenerative Design and affiliated with the Green Leap, KTH Climate Action Center. Her research interests lie in sustainability, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sustainability. She co-leads the Sustainable Futures Lab and is responsible for a new international master's program in Sustainable Digitalization starting in autumn 2024. Her academic journey includes PhD studies at Uppsala University and a thesis on user-centered design. Eriksson has managed projects aimed at transforming local energy consumption and reducing CO2 emissions in flight-intensive organizations. She has a rich teaching portfolio and has examined numerous degree projects and courses in Media Technology and Computer Science Engineering.

Research Interests

Sustainability Human-Computer Interaction ICT Sustainability

Courses

Degree Project Computer Science Engineering, Specialising Sustainable Digitalisation Degree Project Computer Science Engineering, Specializing Media Management Degree Project Media Technology ICT Sustainability Individual Course in Media Technology Leading Complex Change Processes Program Integrating Course in Sustainable Digitalisation Sustainability Media Technology Sustainable Information Communication Technology Practice Transformative Change Complex Systems, Project Course

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).