Dr. Joakim Gustafsson

Professor

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Biography

Joakim Gustafsson is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Speech Technology. His research focuses on the design and development of multimodal systems, conversational speech synthesis, and social robots. He has been the head of the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing and leads ongoing research projects including VR-funded CONNECTED, which aims at developing context-aware speech synthesis technologies for conversational AI, and CAPTivating, which examines the comparative analysis of public speaking using text-to-speech methods. Notably, Gustafsson has contributed to European projects such as IURO and BabyRobot which involve developing robots for human interaction and education. With a PhD from KTH and extensive involvement in both academic and industrial settings, he is also a member of editorial boards for journals like Speech Communication and Human-Robot Interaction. His vast experience includes collaboration with various international projects, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human-robot collaboration. He continuously explores innovative solutions that enhance human experiences through technology, especially in health and social care contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Degree Project Computer Science Engineering Degree Project Computer Science Industrial Management Speech Technology

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).