Dr. Erik Flores Garcia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erik Flores Garcia is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Production Engineering with a focus on Production Logistics. His research emphasizes the importance of making logistics in factories sustainable for people, the environment, and businesses. Erik and his colleagues apply digital solutions to adapt and respond to changing factory conditions, believing that the logistics of the future must address the diverse needs of people in manufacturing while requiring close collaboration among industry stakeholders, operators, and engineers. He is a faculty member of the Centre of Excellence in Production Research (XPRES) at KTH and a candidate member of IFIP WG5.7. Erik holds a PhD in Innovation Design, an M.Sc. in Production Logistics from Mälardalens Högskola, and a B.Sc. in Mechatronics from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM).

Research Interests

Courses

CDIO Course in Sustainable Production Development (ML2308) Degree Project in Industrial Technology Sustainability, Cycle (ML150X) Logistics Production (ML1504) Theory of Science Research Methodology for Sustainable Production Development (ML2307)

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).