Dr. Mark Sanctuary

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Sanctuary is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from Stockholm University, awarded in 2013, and became a Docent in Economics in 2023. With prior experience as a Wallander Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stockholm School of Economics and a Senior Researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, his background melds both public and private sector insights. Sanctuary's research interests lie at the intersection of International Economics, Environmental Economics, and Finance, focusing on the interplay between the environment, policy, and corporations. He employs both empirical and theoretical methods to test competing hypotheses. His current projects examine significant topics, including the effects of investment treaties on biodiversity, climate risks associated with historical events like the 2011 Thailand flood, and the economic impacts of extreme weather on Swedish firms. He is also involved in teaching courses in Finance Control and Technology-based Entrepreneurship at KTH.

Research Interests

Courses

Finance Control Industrial Organizations (ME2064) Finance Technology based Entrepreneurship (ME2626)

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).