Dr. Frauke Urban

Professor

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Biography

Frauke Urban is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in management and sustainable energy systems. With over 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and policy advisory roles, Frauke's expertise encompasses decarbonization of energy systems, low carbon energy transitions, and climate policy. She holds the position of Head of the Division of Sustainability, Industrial Dynamics, and Entrepreneurship and leads numerous funded research projects, including one focused on sustainable energy transformations in aviation. She has previously served as a Reader at SOAS, University of London, and as a Research Fellow at both the University of Sussex and the University of Groningen. Frauke has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and authored several influential textbooks on energy development and climate change. She actively supervises PhD students and teaches at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various prestigious institutions globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching, conducting research on sustainable energy systems, and managing research projects.

Reader (Associate Professor)

2014-01-01 — 2017-12-31

SOAS, University of London • London, UK

Conducted research and taught in the field of environment and development.

Research Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University of Sussex • Brighton, UK

Focused on climate change and development issues.

Research Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2010-12-31

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Engaged in research on energy and environment.

Courses

Degree Project Computer Science Industrial Management (DA151X) Global Energy Markets Systems Transition (ME2086) Research Methods Industrial Engineering Management (ME2004) Sustainable Energy Transitions - Technology Management Perspectives (FME3550) Transformation Energy Systems Industries (ME2085)

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).