Dr. Takeshi Shirabe

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Biography

Takeshi Shirabe is a Professor in the Department of Geoinformatics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on spatial planning and decision support systems. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also earned his Master's degree in City and Regional Planning. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Tokyo, specializing in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. Prior to joining KTH in 2010, Shirabe was an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geoinformation and Cartography at the Vienna University of Technology from 2003 to 2010. He has been an active committee member for several international conferences in Geographic Information Science since 2006, contributing to the development of innovative methodologies in geospatial analysis and planning. His research interests encompass combinatorial optimization, spatial decision support, computer-aided spatial design, and geo-design.

Research Interests

Combinatorial Optimization Spatial Decision Support Computer-Aided Spatial Planning GeoDesign Route Planning

Courses

Computational Methods Algorithms GIS (FAG3102) Degree Project Built Environment, Cycle (AG134X) Degree Project Geoinformatics, Cycle (AG243X) GIS Architecture Algorithms (AG2411) GIS Surveying (AG1314) GIS Built Environment (AG1323) Geovisualisation (AG2412) Research Methodology Communication Skills (AH2178) Spatial Planning GIS (AG2422) Visualization Geoinformation (FAG3109)

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).