Dr. Mårten Olsson

Professor

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Biography

Mårten Olsson is a Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Material Structural Mechanics. He graduated with an MSc in Engineering Physics in 1989 and obtained his PhD in 1994, followed by a habilitation in 1999. His academic career began as a PhD student from 1989 to 1994, progressing through various roles including project employee, assistant professor, associate professor, and finally full professor in 2006. He leads the Division of Material Structural Mechanics and holds Sverker Sjoström’s chair in Reliable Structures, which is funded by Scania CV AB. Professor Olsson has been involved in supervising numerous PhD students and has published over 60 papers in scientific journals and reviewed conference proceedings. His teaching experience spans more than 30 years, covering basic to advanced courses and specialized industrial courses in Solid Mechanics. His research focuses on developing methods based on solid mechanics for product development, emphasizing reliability and robustness in the design process.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Leading the Division of Material Structural Mechanics and overseeing various undergraduate and PhD programs.

Courses

Degree Project in Solid Mechanics Fatigue Reliability and Optimization Design Solid Mechanics Basic Course

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).