Dr. Emrah Karakaya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emrah Karakaya is an Associate Professor at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) with a focus on industrial dynamics and sustainable business models. He is the program director for the Master's in Industrial Management and a theme leader at the KTH Food Center. Karakaya has held positions as a visiting scholar at SCANCOR at Harvard University. His research interests encompass a broad spectrum of industrial sectors, including energy, transportation, mining, and food, with an emphasis on sustainability over time. He collaborates with researchers from both technical and social science backgrounds and teaches courses on research methods and sustainability transitions at both the master's and PhD levels. His involvement in large-scale research projects includes Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Transformations, Sustainable Energy Transformations, and Aviation. Karakaya has published extensively in reputable journals such as Environmental Innovation & Societal Transitions, Technovation, Energy Research & Social Science, and Resources Policy, gathering over 1800 citations to date. His recent publications demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field and address pressing societal challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KTH • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and researching topics related to industrial dynamics and sustainable business models.

Courses

Degree Project in Computer Science Industrial Management (DA151X) Industrial Transformation and Technological Innovation (ME2322)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.