Dr. Erik Larsson

Professor

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Biography

Erik G. Larsson is a Professor and Head of the Division of Communication Systems at Linköping University. His research focuses on efficient and secure wireless connectivity for 6G and distributed machine learning techniques in networks. He joined Linköping University in September 2007, having previously held positions at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), University of Florida, and George Washington University. He received his Ph.D. from Uppsala University in 2002. Larsson has authored approximately 200 journal papers and co-authored textbooks with Cambridge University Press, contributing significantly to the fields of wireless communications and signal processing. He has been actively involved in editorial roles and various committees within the IEEE, receiving multiple awards including the IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Column Award and the IEEE ComSoc Stephen O. Rice Prize. He is a Fellow of IEEE and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. Through his work, Larsson has mentored many Ph.D. students, guiding their research toward innovations in wireless technology and network science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Head

2007-09-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leads the Division of Communication Systems, focusing on advanced research in wireless technology.

Awards

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IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Column Award

2012-01-01
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IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Column Award

2014-01-01
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IEEE ComSoc Stephen O. Rice Prize in Communications Theory

2015-01-01
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IEEE ComSoc Leonard G. Abraham Prize

2017-01-01
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IEEE ComSoc Tutorial Paper Award

2018-01-01
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IEEE ComSoc Fred W. Ellersick Prize

2019-01-01
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IEEE SPS Donald G. Fink Overview Paper Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for Linköping University

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English proficiency
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  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.