Dr. Thomas Lennerfors

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Lennerfors is a Professor of Industrial Engineering Management at Uppsala University. His research focuses on industrial strategy innovation and the ethics and sustainability of technology entrepreneurship. A significant area of his study includes the dynamics of industrial institutions and corporate strategies, particularly within the shipping industry viewed through a historical lens. His methodology spans financial analysis, in-depth interviews, and archival studies, emphasizing the processual aspects of management and entrepreneurship innovation. Furthermore, he explores the relationship between Western and Eastern management knowledge, integrating concepts from Japanese Buddhist ethics into his work. Lennerfors also investigates ethical issues linked to technology in business, such as environmental impacts of ICT and the complexities surrounding sustainable ICT. He is actively engaged in scholarly discussions on corruption and aims to propose alternative theories for understanding this area, with empirical studies conducted across various sectors including construction and healthcare.

Research Interests

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.