Dr. Martin Jakobsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martin Jakobsson is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology with expertise in designing robust network protocols and ICT solutions for easy configuration in wireless networks, wearable technologies, and Internet of Things applications. His research focuses on areas that enhance health, wellbeing, and sports through technology. Jakobsson is an active member of the KTH Center for Sports Engineering and has contributed to various projects in collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital. These projects include designing a lifestyle intervention app for arrhythmia patients and applying machine learning to analyze physiological signals to improve anesthesiologist practices during surgeries. He is also involved in innovative initiatives such as developing a Digital Drone Twin for sports performance analysis using aerial drone systems and addressing motion disorders with advanced sensor technologies. With extensive experience in education, he teaches several courses at KTH, covering Communication Systems, Electrical Engineering, and Network Security, while being responsible for various project courses aimed at medical engineers.

Research Interests

Design Robust Network Protocols ICT Solutions Wireless Sensor Networks Wearable Technologies Internet of Things Health Wellbeing Sports

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in network protocols and ICT application areas related to health and sports.

Courses

Communication Systems (HI1032) Electrical Engineering Project Course (HE1043) Mobile Communications Wireless Networks (HI1035) Network Security (HI1023) Project Carrier Course for Medical Engineers, Part 1 (CM2015) Project Carrier Course for Medical Engineers, Part 2 (CM2016)

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).