Dr. Simon Okwir

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon Okwir is a researcher and lecturer at Uppsala University. He holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Management and Economics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain. Simon's research focuses on operations and supply chain strategy, sustainability, and technology. He integrates artistic interventions, such as poetry and podcasting, into engineering classrooms to foster a sustainability mindset necessary for humane thinking. Prior to joining Uppsala University, Simon served as an assistant professor at Stockholm University. He has collaborated with various industry partners, including SWEDAVIA, AENA, and IBERIA Airlines, on the implementation of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in Sweden and Spain. His current research activities involve developing sustainability mindsets in higher education and exploring how supply chain professionals conceptualize future challenges and opportunities.

Research Interests

Courses

Operations Supply Chain Management Technology, Business Development Management Industrial Project Management 1

Requirements for Uppsala University

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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.