Dr. Zuhara Chavez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zuhara Zemke Chavez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Production Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Automotive Science from Kyushu University (2018) and has a background in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on production systems. Zuhara brings industrial experience from the Automotive Aerospace Industry, specializing in procurement, logistics, and operations. Prior to joining KTH, she conducted empirical research within the automotive industry in both Mexico and Japan, collaborating with domestic suppliers and leading car makers. Currently, her research is centered on resource-efficient operations and the development of production systems that enhance cross-scale resilience within the Swedish manufacturing industry. She actively engages in collaborative research with industry partners and is part of the IRIS initiative, which focuses on industrial transformation in the context of climate change and competitiveness. Her interests span production systems design, adaptation, and the influence of digitalization on current production systems to foster sustainability and resiliency.

Research Interests

Production Systems Design Adaptation Digitalization Sustainability Resilience

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Involved in research related to production management, resource-efficient operations, and industrial transformation.

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).