Dr. Mia Hesselgren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mia Hesselgren is an Assistant Professor and researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in design and sustainable mobility. Her research focuses on re-formulations needed for design practices that enable sustainability transitions, particularly in the context of transport systems and mobility services. With a transdisciplinary approach, Mia employs collaborative design methods to engage various disciplines, citizens, stakeholders from both public and private sectors, and civil society. This engagement is aimed at supporting sustainable practices within design. Mia's doctoral thesis and ongoing research contribute substantially to exploring innovative solutions that facilitate the design for sustainability transitions.

Research Interests

Design Sustainable Mobility Sustainability Transitions Collaborative Design

Courses

Advanced Product Design (MF2112) Advanced Service Design (MF2039) Challenges Emerging City, Interdisciplinary Project Course A:1 (OpenLab Project Course) (MF2080) Degree Project Industrial Design Engineering, Cycle (MF227X) Degree Project Industrial Design Engineering, Cycle (MF217X) Design Sustainability (MF2114)

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).