Dr. Kristina Kang

Professor

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Biography

Kristina Kang is the Chair of Smart Water Networks at TU Berlin, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of data analytics, operations research, and urban water management. She leads a research group dedicated to developing data-informed algorithms and sensor-based technologies aimed at fostering sustainable decision-making for utilities and municipalities. Her research addresses multi-scale challenges, from single-user urban contexts to broader global issues, and integrates models across critical infrastructure sectors. Kristina is committed to open science, ensuring accessibility of research findings to a wider audience, including students and early-career professionals, and actively publishes open-access papers and codes. Recent publications include analyses of water demand changes and the digital transformation of water utilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair of Smart Water Networks

2022-01-01 — Present

TU Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading research on sustainable water management and technology.

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.