About this course
This engineering course explores the development of tools and technologies to protect and restore environmental systems sustainably, using contemporary Scandinavian case studies. We assess local environmental impacts of human activities relating to water consumption, waste production, transportation, energy, air quality, heat, and urban ecosystems, applying methods, techniques and modeling to describe, quantify, and solve environmental problems through collaborative engineering solutions. The course is problem-based and experiential, with course-integrated travel throughout the region, and hands-on projects with real-world applications.
Syllabus
Pre-requisites
Two courses in math, plus a total of five courses within engineering, basic science (biology, chemistry, physics), and/or computer science, all at university level. At least one of these courses should be an engineering course.
Faculty
Amari Claudia Enzi
FacultySenior Sustainability Specialist at Sandvik Coromant (2022–present). M.Sc. in Environmental System Science with focus in Business Administration, University of Graz (2013). M.Sc. in Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (2012). Previous experience consulting on projects in Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia as Director, Subject Matter Expert Sustainability at Prime Weber Shandwick (2022) and strategizing sustainable development practices as Nordic Sustainabilty & Corporate Affairs Manager at Samsung Electronics (2017–2022). With DIS since 2023.
Asterios Papageorgiou
FacultyPh.D. candidate, Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Sciences and Engineering (SEED), KTH (Royal Institute of Technology) (2018-present). Licentiate in Industrial Ecology, KTH (2021). M.Sc in Sustainable Technology, KTH (2018). M.Sc. in Sustainable Waste Management, School of Civil Engineering, Leeds University (2006). B.Sc in Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2005). Senior environmental specialist (2023-present). Previous experience supporting research projects in waste management and material flow analysis as Environmental Researcher at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2008–2009). With DIS since 2021.