Dr. Kristina Trygg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristina Trygg is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Master's program in Strategic Urban Regional Planning at Linköping University. Her research focuses on strategic urban and regional planning, particularly concerning the spatial organization related to the transition towards a sustainable society. She is engaged in addressing the significant challenges that urban regions face due to urbanization, infrastructure projects, and the need to integrate sustainability into planning practices. Trygg's ongoing collaborations with municipal and regional actors explore how to effectively handle strategic transport planning, particularly in relation to sustainable energy transition in the transport sector. Her work includes studies on urban micromobility solutions and transformative planning in Sweden. Heavily involved in teaching, she emphasizes the importance of developing new approaches and strategies in urban planning that consider future needs and energy-efficient transport solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Program Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping

Oversees the Strategic Urban Regional Planning master's program.

Senior Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping

Engaged in teaching and research in Human Geography.

Deputy Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping

Contributed to the academic development of the Human Geography department.

Requirements for Linköping University

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.