Dr. Karin Bradley

Professor

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Biography

Karin Bradley is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Division of Urban Regional Studies. Her research primarily focuses on sustainability transitions, exploring how consumption patterns, urban commons, and social movements can influence sustainable development policies. She is involved in various projects, including Mistra Sustainable Consumption and GRIT - Grassroots Initiatives Energy Transitions, both aimed at understanding and facilitating the transition to sustainable practices within urban environments. With her extensive experience in academia, she has supervised numerous doctoral students on topics centered around sustainability and urban studies, contributing to the discourse on how cities can adapt to sustainability challenges. Additionally, she has held special commissions and participated in expert groups related to digitalization, housing, and urban development within the Swedish government. Bradley's work emphasizes the role of collaborative consumption and the sharing economy, as well as the implications these have on societal structures and environmental outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading research and teaching on urban studies, sustainability transitions, and consumption patterns.

Courses

Bike (AG117V) Contemporary Urban Theory, Advanced Course (AG2134) Degree Project Urban Regional Planning, Cycle (AG212X) Degree Project Built Environment, Cycle (AG111X) Planning Theory (FAG3164) Sustainable Rural Urban Development (AG2143)

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).