Dr. Mats Näslund

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mats Näslund is an Adjunct Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Secure Networks and Systems. His academic journey includes earning a Master's degree in Computer Science in 1993 and a PhD in 1998, both from KTH. From 1999 to 2017, he worked at Ericsson, focusing on software security, formal verification, protocols, and cryptography. Since February 2019, he has held an adjunct professorship in the TCS group at KTH, where he teaches courses such as Applied Cryptography. His research interests center around the security of networks and systems, contributing significantly to both theoretical and practical aspects in these fields. Additionally, he has held various academic positions and acknowledges the current limitations in offering additional positions due to pandemic-related constraints.

Research Interests

Secure Networks Software Security Formal Verification Protocols Cryptography

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2019-02-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Teaching courses in Secure Networks and Systems, focusing on applied cryptography.

Engineer

1999-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Ericsson • Stockholm

Worked in software security, formal verification, and cryptography.

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).