Dr. Fredrik Gröndahl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Gröndahl is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in the sustainable use of marine resources, particularly in food, feed, chemicals, and energy. He is the director of the Blue Food Seafood Centre, which collaborates with seven academic partners and 70 external partners to promote sustainable seafood production in Sweden. His work emphasizes developing innovative, circular solutions to strengthen the market for healthy seafood. Gröndahl has led significant research initiatives, including projects focused on macroalgae in the Baltic Sea Region through the SUBMARINER project and the SEAFARM project aimed at cultivating seaweed for a bio-based economy. He is also a founding member of the seaweed company Nordic Seafarm. Additionally, he has authored textbooks on Sustainable Development and Ecology and has contributed to numerous scientific articles.

Research Interests

Sustainable Use of Marine Resources Food and Feed Production Ecology Environmental Effects Industrial Ecology

Experience

Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Blue Food Seafood Centre • Stockholm, Sweden

Oversees the implementation of innovative circular solutions for sustainable seafood production.

Head

2020-01-01 — Present

Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering • Stockholm, Sweden

Leads research on sustainable practices in marine resource use.

Courses

Applied Ecology Degree Project Industrial Ecology Ecology Environmental Effects Environmental Management Environmental Management II Industrial Ecology: Literature Course F

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).