Dr. Mikael Asplund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mikael Asplund is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, focusing on security and dependability in cyber-physical systems. His research includes formal reasoning about security correctness properties, designing new protocols and algorithms, and evaluating systems using simulations and realistic testbeds. Asplund's work has significant applications in intelligent transportation systems, smart grids, and autonomous systems. He teaches courses in discrete structures, cybersecurity, concurrent programming, operating systems, and ethical hacking. Asplund coordinates the two-year Master's programme in Cybersecurity and a five-year Master's programme in Information Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Conducting research and teaching in the field of cybersecurity.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Research Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Trinity College Dublin • Dublin, Ireland

Focused on cybersecurity and related research.

Requirements for Linköping University

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.