Dr. Karl Erik Årzén

Professor

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Biography

Karl-Erik Årzén is a Professor at Lund University, where he leads the Department of Automatic Control. With over 30 years of teaching experience, he specializes in Real-Time Systems and has contributed significantly to the field of control engineering. His research interests include dynamic feedback-based resource management, embedded control, and cyber-physical systems. Årzén is actively involved in the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems Software Program (WASP) and has collaborated on numerous funded projects addressing advanced real-time applications and autonomous systems. He is a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and holds significant roles on various scientific advisory boards, including the International Scientific Advisory Board at SMaRC. Throughout his career, he has supervised multiple PhD students and has played an instrumental role in shaping the next generation of researchers in automatic control and related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund

Head of the Department of Automatic Control.

Awards

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Distinction Paper Award

2018-09-05
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Paper Award - RTNS

2016-07-20
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Paper Award - RTCSA

2004-10-20

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.