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Professor Dr. Michael Martin

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Biography

Michael Martin is an Adjunct Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he is affiliated with the Division of Sustainability Assessment Management Unit. He is also a Senior Researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems Analysis from Linköping University, focusing on quantifying environmental economic benefits through industrial symbiosis and circular-based production. His expertise includes both quantitative and qualitative research methods that apply to the understanding of sustainable consumption and the implications of sustainability assessments. Martin specializes in sustainability assessment information and improved stakeholder dialogue. As an active member of various research projects, he supervises, teaches, and contributes to academic discourse on sustainability in various sectors, including urban vertical farming and life cycle management. He plays a pivotal role as an Executive Board member of the International Society for Industrial Ecology.

Research Interests

Industrial Symbiosis Urban Vertical Farming Life Cycle Analysis Sustainable Food Systems Life Cycle Management

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Engaged in teaching and supervising research projects.

Senior Researcher

2014-01-01 — Present

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute • Stockholm

Conducting research on sustainability assessments and environmental performance.

Courses

Degree Project in Industrial Ecology Degree Project Strategies for Sustainable Development Resource Recovery from Waste

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).