Dr. Joakim Riml

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joakim Riml is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in River Engineering. His research focuses on contemporary societal challenges related to hydrology and water resources, with an emphasis on the movement of water, energy, and solutes through landscapes and the resulting ecological consequences. He explores special interests such as the transport and retention of nutrients in agricultural landscapes, carbon dioxide exports from catchments, and changes in runoff patterns associated with geomorphological changes and landscape hydropower regulation. Joakim actively teaches various courses at KTH, including Applied Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, and Hydraulic Engineering, where he serves as both a teacher and examiner. His extensive research contributions are publicly accessible through his profiles on ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Hydrology (AE2610) Degree Project Environmental Engineering Sustainable Infrastructure, Cycle (AL230X) Degree Project Hydraulic Engineering, Cycle (AF283X) Geoscience (AE1106) Geotechnical Engineering (AL1302) Hydrology (AE1602) Introduction Planning Building Process (AI1527) Soil Water (AL1303)

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).