Dr. Pernilla Ulfvengren

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Biography

Pernilla Ulfvengren is an associate professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in management and technology. She has a background in Engineering Physics and a Doctorate in Industrial Work Science within Human-Tech Systems. Ulfvengren leads the KTH Center for Sustainable Aviation and has been involved in several research projects from 2010 to 2025, focusing on safety assurance in autonomous vessels, noise exposure from drone traffic, and assessing operational risks. She has also worked on projects related to innovation in high-risk industries and clinical innovation. Her teaching includes courses on engineering work, safety in nuclear operations, and sustainable job development.

Research Interests

Management and Technology Safety Assurance Sustainable Aviation Acoustic Annoyance in Aviation Operational Risk Management High-Risk Industry Innovation

Courses

Engineering Work and Global Challenges Leadership for Safety in Nuclear Operations Methods for Developing Sustainable Work System Safety and Risk Management System Engineering, Economics and Leadership, Part 2

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).