Dr. Sabine Höhler

Professor

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Biography

Sabine Höhler is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy and History at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where she has been associated with the field of Science and Technology Studies since 2011. She has training in physics, having received her Master's degree in 1993 and her Ph.D. in modern history of science and technology in 1999. Höhler's research interests focus on the environmental sciences from the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries, viewed through a global historical perspective. Her doctoral thesis investigated how ballooning introduced new scientific disciplines such as aerology and the exploration of higher atmospheric physics. She has conducted postdoctoral projects on the oceanographic charting during the peak of European imperialism and has contributed to discussions regarding Earth's limited resources and future sustainability through her role in various research projects, including 'Saving Nature: Conservation Technologies.' Over her career, she has received numerous accolades, including the German and Swedish Docent titles for her work in history, science, technology, and the environment. Currently, she leads several funded projects that explore the intersection of environmental data, sustainability, and technological innovation.

Research Interests

Courses

Environmental History Environmental Humanities Science Goes Fiction: Science Fiction, Film and Technological Futures in Historical Perspective Anthropocene Writing Course for Doctoral Students

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).