Dr. Maryna Henrysson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maryna Henrysson is an Assistant Professor and researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Energy Systems with a focus on Circular Economy. She earned her PhD in Low-carbon Development from the Technical University of Denmark's Department of Technology, Management, Economics, and holds an MSc in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science from Lund University. Her research interests revolve around sustainability transformations, particularly at the intersection of climate action and energy systems governance. Henrysson explores socio-ecological and socio-technical systems that react to unsustainable patterns of production, consumption, and investment, investigating the dynamics driving transformation and resistance to change. Her work also examines the institutional economics of climate finance, specifically in the global South, analyzing climate change mitigation strategies in countries such as Mexico and Vietnam. In addition to her research, she contributes to education at MSc, PhD, and lifelong learning levels at KTH, with a particular focus on circular economy in industrial energy systems, having supervised 20 MSc students and mentored PhD candidates. Before joining KTH, she worked with the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Center, focusing on capacity development and technology transfer related to climate change mitigation policies.

Research Interests

Courses

Circular Economy Energy System (MJ2513) Degree Project Energy Systems Analysis, Cycle (MJ249X) Methods Research Sustainable Energy (MJ2510)

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).