Dr. Robert Gioielli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Gioielli is an Associate Professor in Environmental Humanities at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. He has a notable background as an urban environmental historian with a particular interest in environmental justice, social equity, sustainability, and environmental politics. Over the course of his career, he has been primarily affiliated with the University of Cincinnati in the United States before transitioning to KTH in 2024. His research work includes developing interdisciplinary projects aimed at analyzing and visualizing urban social and environmental issues. He has a particular focus on the role of race in maintaining racial hierarchies in urban development and sustainability, particularly in American suburbia since the 1960s. His significant contributions include a manuscript titled 'Environmental History of White Flight', currently under contract with the University of Washington Press. He also has extensive experience in public engagement in the humanities, having directed and curated major exhibitions on environmental history.

Research Interests

Courses

Environmental History (AK1204) Environmental Humanities (FAK3123) Gender Technology (AK2202) Political Ecology (AK2210) Swedish Society, Culture Industry Historical Perspective (AK1213) Theory Method History, Part 1 (FAK3103) Urban Environmental Humanities (AK2217)

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).