Dr. Ivo Martinac

Professor

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Biography

Ivo Martinac is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology specializing in Building Services Energy Systems. With a background in mechanical building services engineering (HVAC), he has substantial expertise in indoor environmental quality management and energy efficiency within the built environment. His work includes extensive involvement with HVAC and IEQ systems in commercial aircraft, hotels, and urban energy systems. He has led and participated in collaborative academic and industrial research projects globally, in partnership with major institutions across the Americas, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently, his research is focused on user-centric building performance management, emphasizing energy efficiency, the decarbonization of the built environment, and the resilience of energy systems in remote communities. Martinac has held significant positions like Vice-President of the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Associations (REHVA) and chaired various committees related to smart buildings and education in the sector. He strongly advocates for sustainable development through collaboration between public and private sectors.

Research Interests

Courses

Building Service Technologies Systems (AF2508) Applied Course in Building Service Technologies Systems (AF2511) Buildings Civil Engineering Structures (AF1002) Climate Technology, Equipment (FAF3505) Climate Technology, Fundamentals (FAF3503) Climate Technology, Systems (FAF3504) Degree Project in Building Services Energy Systems (AF253X) Degree Project in Built Environment (AF102X) Heat Transfer (FAF3502) Smart Buildings (AF2513) Sustainable Buildings - Concept, Design, Construction Operation (AF2507)

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).