Dr. Gunilla Ölundh Sandström

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gunilla Ölundh Sandström is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Integrated Product Development and Design. Her research interests primarily focus on innovation and sustainability, particularly in how manufacturing companies transition into service-oriented organizations and manage processes towards sustainable business practices. This includes developing product/service systems that align with current market demands. In her teaching role, she is responsible for the Master program in Integrated Product Design, where she teaches innovation management and oversees project courses, allowing students to engage with real-world challenges in collaboration with industry. Her courses cover a range of topics including Challenge Driven Innovation, Sustainable Development, and various degree projects in Innovation Management and Product Development. Gunilla is dedicated to fostering an environment of creativity and critical thinking among her students as they develop their business plans and prototypes.

Research Interests

Courses

Challenge Driven Innovation Sustainable Development (MF2089) Degree Project Innovation Management Product Development, Cycle (MF230X) Degree Project Innovation Management Product Development, Cycle (MF220X) Degree Project Integrated Product Development, Cycle (MF131X) Design Product Realization Methodology (MF1040) Innovation Product Development (MF2088)

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).