Dr. Rolf Stadler

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Biography

Rolf Stadler is a Professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in network and systems engineering. He received his M.S. degree in mathematics and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Zurich. In 1991, he became a researcher at the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, and from 1992 to 1994, he was a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York. After joining KTH in 2001, he became a senior scientist at the Swedish Institute of Computer Science (SICS) and is a founding member of the ACCESS Linneus Center, which focuses on the fundamental understanding of engineering complex networks and systems. His main research interests include integrated management of networks and systems, with recent contributions to real-time monitoring, resource management, and self-management of large-scale networks and clouds. His current work explores advanced monitoring techniques and data-driven methods for network engineering management. Stadler collaborates with companies such as Ericsson Research and Cisco Systems. He has served as Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management and received the Applied Networking Research Prize in 2014 and the Dan Stokesberry Award in 2015 for his significant contributions to network management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaches and researches in the field of network and systems engineering.

Researcher

1991-01-01 — 1992-01-01

IBM Zurich Research Laboratory • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research in advanced computing technologies.

Visiting Scholar

1992-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Columbia University • New York, USA

Engaged in collaborative research in network systems.

Courses

Individual Project Networked Systems (EP2800) Network Analytics (EP2420) Network Analytics Data-Driven Engineering (EP272V) Seminar Advanced Topics Communication Networks 1 (FEP3316) Seminar Advanced Topics Communication Networks 2 (FEP3317)

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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