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Professor Dr. Rodrigo Muro Avendano

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Biography

Rodrigo Eduardo Muro Avendano is a lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Architectural Lighting Design. He holds three Master's degrees in Architecture, Lighting Design, and Industrial Design, complemented by extensive international professional experience in cities such as Mexico City, Cancún, Barcelona, and Stockholm. His research interests focus on the complex interplay between light, space, and the human subject, adopting a phenomenological approach to understand both natural and artificial light as fundamental to shaping perception and emotional experience in architecture. His current doctoral research investigates the role of light in creating emotional architecture, with the objective of bridging lighting research and architectural design. Rodrigo has held various academic positions at KTH, including program director and course leader, and has been recognized with the KTH Pedagogic Prize in 2024 for his contributions to pedagogical practices. Additionally, he has served as a guest lecturer at several prestigious universities and has participated as a speaker in international conferences.

Research Interests

Architectural Lighting Design Lighting Design Space and Human Interaction

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Lecturer in the Division of Architectural Lighting Design, focusing on educational methodologies and research in the field of lighting.

Lighting Designer

— Present

Light Bureau •

Worked at Light Bureau and Head of the Light Bureau Academy, focusing on strategic development and knowledge management in lighting design.

Awards

#2024

KTH’s Pedagogic Prize

Courses

Degree Project Architectural Lighting Design Light Humans Light Science Light Space-Indoor Light Space-Outdoor

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).