Dr. Frauke Urban

Professor

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Biography

Frauke Urban is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Sustainable Energy Systems, with over 20 years of research, teaching, and outreach experience in energy systems, transport industries, and climate policy. She has worked extensively on decarbonization strategies for energy systems and low-carbon transitions. Her research focuses on aviation, maritime shipping, and road transport decarbonization, as well as the interplay between climate impacts and payment services. Urban has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals such as Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Energy Policy, and World Development. She has also authored and edited several textbooks and handbooks on climate change technology and energy development.

Research Interests

Decarbonization of Energy Systems Sustainable Energy Transitions Climate Policy Innovation in Renewable Energy

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Professor in Sustainable Energy Systems, leading research and education initiatives.

Reader (Associate Professor)

2015-01-01 — 2019-12-31

SOAS, University of London • London, UK

Focused on environment and development studies.

Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Institute of Development Studies • University of Sussex, UK

Conducted research on Climate Change and Development.

Visiting Lecturer

— Present

University of Heidelberg • Heidelberg, Germany

Lectured on topics related to energy and environment.

Courses

Degree Project Computer Science Industrial Management Global Energy Markets Systems Transition Research Methods Industrial Engineering Management Sustainable Energy Transitions - Technology Management Perspectives Transformation Energy Systems Industries

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).