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Professor Dr. Seyoum Birkie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Seyoum Eshetu Birkie is an associate professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology specializing in production operations management. His primary research focuses on the development and operation of sustainable and resilient production systems, particularly for large small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He conducts empirical research emphasizing the needs and challenges of these manufacturers in implementing sustainable practices. His publications feature articles in international peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Operations & Production Management and Production Planning & Control. He also contributes to chapters in edited books and engages in current research theme areas including sustainable production management, disruption performance measurement, resource efficiency, and circularity within operational supply chains. Birkie teaches several courses related to industrial technology and sustainable production management, where he takes on roles as a teacher and examiner.

Research Interests

Production Operations Management Sustainable Production Systems Resource Efficiency Supply Chain Management

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Associate professor in Production Management Industrial Systems, focusing on sustainable and resilient production systems.

Awards

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Best Paper Award

2019-04-15

Courses

Degree Project Industrial Technology Sustainability (ML150X) Modelling, Simulation Optimization Sustainable Production (ML2302) Production Management Development (ML2301) Sustainable Development Industry (ML2304) Sustainable Production (ML2300) Theory Science Research Methodology Sustainable Production Development (ML2307)

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).