Dr. Malin Håkansson

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Biography

Malin Håkansson is a lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Human Factors and Ergonomics with a focus on socially sustainable working systems. She has a comprehensive academic background, having obtained her Ph.D. in Human Factors/Ergonomics. Her doctoral thesis examined the effects of Lean Production on working conditions within industrial environments and managerial practices that support a favorable psychosocial work environment. At KTH, M. Håkansson is responsible for multiple courses within the international master's program in Work, Technology, and Health, including courses on Change Leadership and Sustainable Development Ergonomics. She has extensive experience, previously working as a physical therapist for ten years in various healthcare organizations. In her current role, she teaches courses that range from Occupational Safety and Health Management to System Safety and Risk Management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to ergonomics in work environments.

Research Interests

Human Factors Ergonomics Socially Sustainable Working Systems Lean Production Psychosocial Work Environment

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Responsible for courses within the international master’s program and undergraduate courses in Ergonomics.

Courses

Change Leadership Work Environment Improvements (CH204V) Evaluation Measures Physical Work Environment (CH2004) Introduction Technology, Work and Health (CH2013) Leading People Work (ME1317) Methods Development Sustainable Work (CH107V) Occupational Safety Health Management Change (HN2015) RAMP Course 1: Assessment Work-Related Injury Risks using RAMP (CH209V) Sustainability Ergonomics (HF1201) System Safety Risk Management (HN2022) Technology Health (FCH3101)

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).