Dr. Gunilla Ölundh Sandström

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gunilla Ölundh Sandström is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in the Unit of Integrated Product Development Design. Her research focuses on innovation and sustainability within manufacturing companies, particularly in how organizations can transition to service-oriented models while managing sustainable business processes. She guides projects that address real-world innovation challenges in collaboration with industry, helping students develop business plans and prototypes. As an educator, she is responsible for several courses in the Master program of Integrated Product Design, including Challenge Driven Innovation, Degree Project in Innovation Management, and Integrated Product Development.

Research Interests

Courses

Challenge Driven Innovation Degree Project Innovation Management Integrated Product Development Design Product Realization Methodology Innovation Product Development

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.