Dr. Martin Erlandsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martin Erlandsson is an Adjunct Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), specializing in building materials and life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies. He completed his PhD in building materials at KTH in 2004, with a thesis focused on sustainable consumption and design performance requirements. With 25 years of experience in consultancy and scientific research, Martin has a proven track record in environmental research, particularly in life cycle assessment and environmental product declarations. He currently leads a research group at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, focusing on sustainable buildings and LCA. Martin has developed commercial LCA and life cycle costing software for the building sector, named Anavitor, which was honored as Innovation of the Year in 2007 by SBUF. He plays a significant role in standardization efforts related to sustainable buildings and has engaged with various national and international initiatives to enhance LCA methodologies for building materials. His work involves an in-depth assessment of materials, including their environmental impact and resource efficiency, contributing to the development of sustainable practices in the construction industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Adjunct Professor specializing in building materials and life cycle assessment methodologies, leading research in sustainable buildings.

Team Leader

— Present

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute • Sweden

Leading a research group focusing on life cycle assessments and sustainable building practices.

Courses

Building Materials Advanced Course (AF2301)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.