Dr. Mark Sanctuary

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Sanctuary is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Department of Industrial Economics and Management (INDEK). He holds a PhD in Economics from Stockholm University (2013) and became a Docent in Economics in 2023. Mark has previously served as a Wallander Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stockholm School of Economics and as a Senior Researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute. His academic background combines extensive experience in both public and private sectors, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University (1995). Mark's research primarily focuses on the intersection of International Economics, Environmental Economics, and Finance, where he employs both empirical and theoretical methods to test competing hypotheses. Some of his notable current works include studies on the impact of climate shocks on global value chains and the implications of investment treaties on biodiversity.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Teaching and research in Industrial Economics and Management.

Wallander Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Stockholm School of Economics • Stockholm

Research in the field of economics.

Senior Researcher

— Present

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute • Stockholm

Conducting environmental economic research.

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).