Dr. Maria Xylia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Xylia is a researcher focused on sustainable energy transport transitions, with an emphasis on electrification, digitalization, and equity aspects of integrated energy mobility planning. She is affiliated with the Department of Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). In her role, she leads SEI’s cross-centre Sustainable Transport programme, coordinating research on fossil-free mobility systems. Maria's work merges energy system modeling with policy analysis and stakeholder engagement, resulting in publications addressing charging infrastructure equity, vehicle-to-grid solutions, and the resilience of electrified transport systems. Her research has significantly informed decision-making processes in Sweden, the European Union, and internationally.

Research Interests

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).