Dr. Seraina Dual

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Seraina Dual is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She leads the Intelligent Heart Technology Lab (I-HeaL), focusing on predictive and preventive technologies for cardiovascular diseases. Seraina holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich), where she obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Robotics Control, and completed her PhD in the Product Development Group focusing on sensor systems for cardiovascular applications. Her research has included collaboration with various international institutions, such as the German Heart Center in Berlin and the Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, where she was a translational Fellow. Seraina has developed innovative soft robotic cardiac support devices and her work spans across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Medical Devices, and Signal Processing, with publications in numerous international journals. Her ongoing research projects are funded by VINNOVA and the Swedish Research Foundation, emphasizing her commitment to advancing health technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Leading the Intelligent Heart Technology Lab, researching cardiovascular technologies.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Worked in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, focusing on advanced cardiac support devices.

Courses

Health Sports Instrumentation (CM2022) Medical Instrumentation (HL1203) Medical Measurement Monitoring (HL1016) Project Carrier Course for Medical Engineers (CM2016) Seminar Course in Technology Health (FHK3007) Technology Health (FCH3101)

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).