Dr. Fredrik Asplund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Asplund is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in cyber-physical systems (CPS) with a focus on safety practices. His research interests include system safety, software engineering, innovation ecosystems, and empirical software engineering. Before his academic career, he worked in the telecommunications industry as a software architect, where he was responsible for porting software to new embedded platforms. His initial research focused on the safety implications of software tools used in the development of CPS. His interests have expanded to include the behavior-shaping constraints and safety implications affecting engineers in the development of CPS, particularly the sociotechnical systems that constrain their flexibility in ensuring safety. He studies the impact of safety-related standards on engineers and aims to enhance the connection between developers and operators to improve safety in software and systems engineering. Currently, his research projects are applied in the automotive and maritime domains, focusing on autonomous and highly automated connected vehicles and the implications of extreme situations for ensuring resilience during unavoidable accidents.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Involved in research and teaching in the field of cyber-physical systems and their safety implications.

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).