Dr. Rob Comber

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rob Comber is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He conducts research primarily in Human-Computer Interaction, focusing on democracy technology, social and environmental sustainability, social justice, and feminism. His work engages with how computing technology can better serve civic society and address diverse concerns related to equity and equality. Rob's approach employs qualitative social science techniques and encompasses various outputs, including apps, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, visualizations, and written texts. He is passionate about initiating conversations and studies that aim to improve societal conditions through thoughtful design and application of technology. He teaches various courses related to science communication, digitalization, and Human-Computer Interaction, where he is involved as an examiner and course responsible.

Research Interests

Courses

Communicating Science Art Art Science (DM260V) Communicating Science Art Art Science (DM2602) Communication Information (DH1609) Degree Project Computer Science Engineering, Specialising Sustainable Digitalisation, Cycle (DA238X) Degree Project Computer Science Engineering, specializing Media Management, Cycle (DA234X) Digitalisation Sustainable Societal Transformation (DM2801) Human-Computer Interaction, Introductory Course (DH1622) Program Integrating Course in Sustainable Digitalisation (DM2802) Research Methods Media Technology Human-Computer Interaction (FDM3514)

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).