Dr. Maria Xylia

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Biography

Maria Xylia is a researcher in sustainable energy transport transitions, focusing 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). Maria leads SEI’s cross-centre Sustainable Transport programme, coordinating research on fossil-free mobility systems. Her work integrates energy system modeling, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, and she has published extensively on topics such as charging infrastructure equity and vehicle-to-grid solutions. Her research informs decision-making at local, national, and international levels, particularly within Sweden and the EU. Maria holds a PhD in strategic charging infrastructure planning and a Licentiate in energy efficiency policies from KTH, along with a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering from KTH and a Dipl. Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Patras.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Stockholm Environment Institute • Stockholm

Leads SEI’s cross-centre Sustainable Transport programme and coordinates research on fossil-free mobility systems.

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

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