Dr. Mats Berg

Professor

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Biography

Mats Berg is a Senior Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Railway Technology and Vehicle Engineering. He has extensive experience in vehicle-track dynamic interaction, rail vehicle suspension dynamics, and energy usage in rail vehicles, particularly in relation to greenhouse gas emissions. Mats has contributed to several significant publications, including state-of-the-art papers and chapters in the Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics. He has been a principal supervisor for numerous PhD students and has been actively involved in editorial boards for various journals related to rail systems. His career at KTH includes roles as Associate Professor since 1995, Professor since 2003, and Senior Professor starting in 2025. He has served as the head of the Rail Vehicles unit and has held various positions within professional organizations related to vehicle system dynamics. His teaching includes courses on Rail Vehicle Engineering and Dynamics, emphasizing practical and theoretical knowledge.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Leading research and teaching in railway technology.

Professor

2003-01-01 — 2025-01-01

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Conducting advanced research and education in railway engineering.

Associate Professor

1995-01-01 — 2003-01-01

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of vehicle dynamics.

Computational Engineer

1992-01-01 — 1993-01-01

ABB Atom • Västerås

Worked on computational engineering projects.

Computational Engineer

1989-01-01 — 1992-01-01

ABB Traction • Västerås

Focused on computational solutions in traction.

Postdoc

1987-01-01 — 1988-01-01

University of California at Berkeley • Berkeley

Conducted research in structural mechanics at the postdoctoral level.

Courses

Degree Project Rail Vehicle Engineering Rail Vehicle Dynamics Vehicle System Technology

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).