Dr. Federico Favero

Instructor

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Biography

Federico Favero is a Lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Architectural Lighting Design. Engaging in multidisciplinary research and education, he addresses the interaction between light and human perception, well-being, and motion within illuminated spaces. His PhD research, entitled 'Light Rhythms', was defended in April 2024 and delves into the effects of light architecture on human behavior. He leads advanced seminars and courses including the Master Thesis course in Architectural Lighting Design and Light Science. Favero actively employs hybrid and flipped classroom techniques to foster an engaging learning environment. Notably, his students have excelled at competitions, winning esteemed awards for their projects. He is a recognized IALD Educator and featured in the Lighting magazine's 40Under40 list in 2018. His commitment is to enhance knowledge through collaborative inquiry and diverse active learning methods.

Research Interests

Courses

Communicating Science Art Art Science (DM260V) Degree Project Architectural Lighting Design (AF270X) Light Humans (HS2007) Light Science (HS2010) Light Space-Indoor (HS2009) Light Space-Outdoor (HS2008) Seminar Course, Advanced Level 4HT (A42SEH) Seminar Course, Advanced Level 5HT (A52SEH)

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).