Dr. Petter Ögren

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Biography

Petter Ögren is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he works in the Division of Robotics, Perception Learning. He obtained his M.S. degree in engineering physics and his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, in 1998 and 2003, respectively. He has a strong research background, having worked as a senior scientist and deputy research director at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) before joining KTH as an Associate Professor in 2013. In 2018, he became a Professor in the same division. His research focuses on modular flexible control systems, multi-agent systems, and human-robot teaming, with a particular emphasis on Behavior Trees, which generalize various control structures. He has supervised numerous PhD students on projects funded by EU, VR, and other organizations, working on topics such as joint goal realization in robust and safe robotic systems. Petter has also contributed to teaching multiple courses related to robotics and artificial intelligence at KTH, where he is known for his hands-on approach and commitment to educational excellence.

Research Interests

Modular Control Systems Multi-Agent Systems Human-Robot Teaming

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading research in robotics and education in related fields.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Research focus on control systems and multi-agent robotics.

Senior Scientist, Deputy Research Director

2003-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) • Sweden

Directed research projects in autonomous systems.

Courses

Artificial Intelligence Multi Agent Systems (DD2438) Introduction Behavior Trees Robotics AI (FDD3025) Introduction Robotics (DD2410) Robotics, Reading Group (FDD3316) Safe Robot Planning Control (FDD3416) Sustainable Systems Control Engineer (EL2220) Sustainable Systems Control Engineer (EL2221) Topics Robotics III (FDD3355)

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

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