Dr. Karl Bolin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karl Bolin received his PhD in 2009 with a dissertation on the masking of wind farm noise by natural sound sources such as rustling leaves and wave noise, as well as calculations of sound propagation from wind turbines. Currently, he primarily works on issues related to sound propagation and perception, particularly concerning wind farm noise and aircraft noise.

Research Interests

Sound Propagation Perception of Wind Farm Noise Aircraft Noise

Courses

Building Acoustics Community Noise (SD2166) Degree Project Technical Acoustics (SD211X) Engineering Acoustics (SD2111) Signal Analysis (FSD3141) Individual Project Work on Sound Vibration (SD2102) Individual Project Work on Sound Vibration (SD2101) Integrated Course in Engineering Mechanics (FSG3119) Matlab (SD1105) Noise Vibration Control (SD1120) Signals Mechanical Systems (SD2125) Sustainable Development Research Methodology Engineering Mechanics (SA2002) Vehicle Engineering (SD1002)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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 (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.