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 research that aims to predict, prevent, and treat cardiovascular diseases. Dual has a background as a Mechanical Engineer from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich), where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. She earned her PhD in product development with a focus on sensor systems for cardiovascular applications during the Zurich Heart Project. Her postdoctoral work included collaboration with prominent institutions such as the German Heart Center in Berlin and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. She has experience in developing innovative soft robotic devices using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Her research interests span Cardiac Surgery, Medical Devices, Implantable Sensors, and Signal Processing, and she has published extensively in international journals. Her work is supported by prestigious funding agencies such as the Swedish Research Foundation and VINNOVA, emphasizing the innovative and translational aspects of her research.

Research Interests

Courses

Health Sports Instrumentation (CM2022) Medical Instrumentation (HL1203) Medical Measurement Monitoring (HL1016) Project Carrier Course for Medical Engineers, part 2 (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).