Dr. Fredrik Asplund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Asplund is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on cyber-physical systems (CPS) with an emphasis on safety practices. His research interests encompass system safety, system/software engineering, innovation ecosystems, empirical software engineering, and engineering education. Prior to his academic career, he worked in the telecommunications industry as a software architect, responsible for porting software to new embedded platforms. His dissertation concentrated on the safety implications of software tools used in CPS development, and he has extended his research to include the behaviour-shaping constraints and safety implications that affect engineers working on CPS. Asplund has studied the impacts of safety-related standards on engineers and aims to enhance the connections between developers and operators to improve safety outcomes. His current research projects, primarily in the automotive and maritime domains, focus on autonomous and highly automated connected vehicles, particularly exploring safety resilience in extreme situations. He teaches various courses related to mechatronics and embedded control systems at KTH.

Research Interests

Cyber-Physical Systems System Safety System Engineering Software Engineering Innovation Ecosystems Empirical Software Engineering Engineering Education

Experience

Software Architect

2000-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Telecommunications Industry • Stockholm, Sweden

Responsible for porting software to new embedded platforms.

Courses

Degree Project Embedded Control Systems Degree Project Machine Design Degree Project Mechatronics Research Methodology Mechatronics Safety Design Mechatronics

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).