Areas of expertise

Expertise from across KTH

Our consultants come from all KTH schools. The suitability of an assignment and available expertise are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Areas of expertise

Eight areas — with examples and deliverables

The areas below are examples, not limits. Project suitability and available expertise are assessed case by case.

Software, data & AI

Systems development, data platforms, machine learning, and workflow automation.

Project examples

  • Internal tool replacing manual spreadsheet work
  • Data pipeline with automated reporting
  • Assessing whether machine learning is suitable for your data

What you receive

Documented code · Data model and report view · Technical assessment

Electronics & intelligent systems

Embedded systems, sensors, control, IoT and mechatronics.

Project examples

  • Sensor prototype that logs operational measurement data
  • Controls for an existing machine
  • Choosing a communications solution for connected equipment

What you receive

Circuit diagram and prototype · Testprotokoll · Technical comparison

Energy & sustainable technology

Energy systems, efficiency improvements, electrification, and climate calculations.

Project examples

  • Mapping energy use at a facility
  • Calculating the carbon footprint of a product
  • Planning basis for electrifying a process or vehicle fleet

What you receive

Calculation model · Action list with supporting documentation · Report with assumptions

Product development & manufacturing

Design engineering, prototypes, manufacturing preparation, and production flows.

Project examples

  • CAD design and printed prototype
  • Preparation for manufacturing by a supplier
  • Mapping an assembly flow

What you receive

CAD-underlag · Prototype with evaluation · Flowchart

Civil engineering & infrastructure

Construction engineering, logistics, transport and planning of physical systems.

Project examples

  • Process analysis of a transshipment or storage site
  • Capacity calculation for a transport setup
  • Planning basis for a facility

What you receive

Flowchart of the current and improved state · Kapacitetsmodell

Life Science, MedTech & materials

Biotechnology, medical technology, material selection and laboratory analyses.

Project examples

  • Material comparison for a component
  • Mapping regulatory requirements for a product idea
  • Literature review ahead of a development decision

What you receive

Comparison matrix · Requirements mapping · Compiled knowledge overview

Business development, strategy & analysis

Market analysis, business models, financial calculations, and decision-making materials.

Project examples

  • Market mapping ahead of entering a new market
  • Competitor and positioning analysis
  • Calculation and business model for a new service

What you receive

Marknadsrapport · Kalkylmodell · Beslutsunderlag

Advanced technology & analytics

Simulation, mathematical modeling, optimization and statistics.

Project examples

  • Simulation of a flow or a design
  • Optimizing route planning or resource allocation
  • Statistical analysis of measurement data

What you receive

Simuleringsmodell med resultat · Optimeringsmodell · Statistisk rapport

Can’t find your area?

Describe your needs anyway — expertise at KTH extends beyond the areas above.