Dr. Sigrid Källblad Nordin

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Sigrid Källblad Nordin. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Sigrid Källblad Nordin is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in the fields of Mathematical Finance, Probability Theory, Stochastic Analysis, and Stochastic Control Optimization. Her research particularly emphasizes measure-valued processes and addresses critical issues such as the martingale optimal transport problem and model uncertainty in mathematical finance. She has supervised PhD students and is actively involved in hiring new candidates for doctoral programs. Sigrid has published extensively in renowned journals and preprint archives, including the Annals of Applied Probability and SIAM Journal on Financial Mathematics. Her work contributes to advancements in robust financial modeling and dynamic programming related to investment strategies. She is also committed to teaching, responsible for multiple courses including Financial Mathematics and Financial Derivatives at KTH. Sigrid's academic background includes a DPhil thesis from the University of Oxford in 2014. She is open to students seeking to write their master’s thesis under her supervision, showcasing her dedication to mentoring the next generation of scholars in her field.

Research Interests

Courses

Financial Mathematics (SF2701) Financial Derivatives (SF2975)

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).