Dr. Emrah Karakaya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emrah Karakaya is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), specializing in industrial dynamics and sustainable business models. He serves as the program director for the Master's in Industrial Management and is the theme leader for the KTH Food Center. His research focuses on the sustainability transitions in various industrial sectors, including energy, transportation, mining, and food. He collaborates with researchers from both technical and social sciences to explore the business and societal perspectives on these changes. His teaching encompasses topics at both master’s and PhD levels, covering research methods and innovation diffusion. Currently, he is involved in large-scale research projects concerning Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Transformations, and Sustainable Energy Transformations in Aviation. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in high-impact journals, amassing over 1800 citations to date, and he actively partakes in various educational courses including industrial innovation and transformation.

Research Interests

Industrial Dynamics Sustainable Business Models Artificial Intelligence Sustainability Transitions Innovation Diffusion

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Specializing in industrial dynamics and sustainable business models, involved in various research projects and teaching at master and PhD levels.

Courses

Degree Project Computer Science Industrial Management (DA151X) Industrial Transformation 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.