Dr. Emil Björnson

Professor

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Biography

Emil Björnson (Fellow, IEEE) received his M.S. degree in engineering mathematics from Lund University, Sweden, in 2007, and his Ph.D. degree in telecommunications from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, in 2011. From 2012 to 2014, he served as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Alcatel-Lucent Chair Flexible Radio, SUPELEC, France. Since 2020, he has held a professorship in Wireless Communication at KTH, where he leads the Communication Systems Division. His authored textbooks include 'Optimal Resource Allocation in Coordinated Multi-Cell Systems' (2013), 'Massive MIMO Networks: Spectral, Energy, Hardware Efficiency' (2017), and 'Foundations of User-Centric Cell-Free Massive MIMO' (2021). Björnson's research focuses on multi-antenna communications, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, radio resource allocation, machine learning in communications, and energy efficiency. He has published over 30,000 citations across his papers, filed more than 30 patent applications, and has been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. He is also co-host of a popular podcast on wireless communications. His accolades include multiple early career and outstanding researcher awards from IEEE and EURASIP, underlining his contribution to the field.

Research Interests

Multi-Antenna Communications Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces Radio Resource Allocation Machine Learning Communications Energy Efficiency

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Full Professor in Wireless Communication and Head of Communication Systems Division.

Awards

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Outstanding Young Researcher Award

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Ingvar Carlsson Award

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Ph.D. Award

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IEEE Marconi Prize Paper Awards

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EURASIP Early Career Award

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IEEE ComSoc Fred W. Ellersick Prize

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IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Column Award

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Pierre-Simon Laplace Early Career Technical Achievement Award

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CTTC Early Achievement Award

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IEEE ComSoc RCC Early Achievement Award

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IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Paper Award

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IEEE ComSoc Stephen O. Rice Prize

Courses

Mobile Networks and Services (IK2560) Multiple Antenna Communications (FIK3510) Research Methodology and Scientific Writing (II2202) Wireless Networks (IK2510)

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

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