Dr. Martin Törngren

Professor

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Biography

Martin Törngren is a Professor in Embedded Control Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Mechatronics division. He has been in this role since 2002 and has a strong focus on Cyber-Physical Systems, architectural design, system safety, and model-based engineering. Törngren has authored and co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and is actively involved in developing graduate and continued education courses, as well as new master's programs. He has international experience, including a post-doc at the EU-Joint Research Centre and sabbaticals at UC Berkeley and Stevens Institute of Technology. In 1996, he co-founded Fengco Real-time Control AB, which specializes in advanced tools for developers of embedded control systems. Törngren's dedication to education has led him to supervise multiple PhD students and contribute significantly to the field of Mechatronics. He served as the Chairman of the Swedish real-time systems association from 1999 to 2004 and has coordinated several international research projects. Presently, he directs TECoSA, Sweden's national competence center for Trustworthy Edge Computing Systems Applications, and he is the principal initiator of the Innovative Centre for Embedded Systems at KTH, launched in 2008.

Research Interests

Cyber-Physical Systems Mechatronics Systems Engineering Architectural Design System Safety Model-Based Engineering Distributed Control Systems Sustainability Life-long Learning Education

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and researching in Embedded Control Systems and Cyber-Physical Systems.

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).