Dr. Mia Hesselgren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mia Hesselgren is an Assistant Professor and researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan), specializing in design and sustainable mobility. Her doctoral thesis focuses on necessary reformulations in design practices to enable sustainability transitions. Mia's research is interdisciplinary, employing collaborative design methods to engage various research fields and stakeholders, including citizens and both public and private sector entities. She is particularly interested in designing systems and services that support sustainable practices within the context of transport systems and mobility services.

Research Interests

Design Sustainable Mobility Collaborative Design Methods Sustainability Transitions

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).