Dr. Peter Hagström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Hagström obtained his PhD in March 2006 from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences with the dissertation "Biomass Potential Heat, Electricity Vehicle Fuel Sweden." He joined KTH Royal Institute of Technology as a researcher and teaching assistant in January 2007 in the Department of Energy Technology, focusing on power and heat technology. From 2007 to 2010, he served as a deputy director for the Center for Sustainable Development, a collaborative initiative between KTH and IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute. In 2011, he became engaged in InnoEnergys Master's program SELECT, which focuses on environmentally friendly energy systems, and since 2017, he has been responsible for this master's program at KTH. He is also in charge of bachelor theses in sustainable energy technology at the undergraduate level. His teaching includes courses on energy resources, sustainable energy systems, and thermal conversion analysis.

Research Interests

Sustainable Energy Systems Energy Technology Power and Heat Technology

Experience

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Responsible for teaching and research in Energy Technology.

Courses

Energy Resources Thesis in Energy Systems, Sustainable Development and Industrial Economics Thesis in Energy Technology, Advanced Level Thesis in Sustainable Energy Technology, Bachelor Level Thesis in Power and Heat Technology, Advanced Level Renewable Energy Introduction to Energy Conversion in Energy Technology Microeconomics and Energy Markets Project in Sustainable Energy Systems Thermal Conversion and Industrial Energy System Analysis Integrated Project in Sustainable Energy

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).