School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is one of five schools at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. We conduct research and education in electrical engineering, computer science, intelligent systems and human centered technology. Here you can read about our research, education and the latest news at EECS. Located at KTH Kista and KTH Campus in Stockholm.

Research

We conduct internationally prominent research in several areas.

Department of Computer Science

Department of Electrical Engineering

Department of Human Centered Technology

Department of Intelligent Systems

Education

Every year, some of Sweden's most sought-after engineers and researchers in electrical engineering and computer science are educated here.

Studies in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Latest news from EECS

Two people in lab — The new technique enables a clinic to detect bacterial infection in as little as two hours using software trained by artificial intelligence, says Henar Marino Miguelez (right), pictured here with Professor Wouter van der Wijngaart. (Photo: David Callahan)

New sepsis diagnostic could reduce critical time to save patients

A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the “race against time” to save patients’ lives.

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The participants during EECS Research & Impact Day 2025. See more photos from the day by clicking on the arrow.

The initiator of EECS Research & Impact Day is Deputy Head of School Lina Bertling Tjernberg. — The initiator of EECS Research & Impact Day is Deputy Head of School Lina Bertling Tjernberg, who promised that the event will return next year.

During the day, a poster exhibition was held to showcase the breadth of research at the EECS School.

The first panel. — The first panel included Katarina Bjelke, director general of the Swedish Research Council, Monica Billger, InfraVis and Hanifeh Khayyeri, RISE.

The first panel included professor Björn Ottersten, Karl Henrik Johansson, Digital Futures. — The first panel included professor Björn Ottersten, Karl Henrik Johansson, director of KTH Digital Futures and Mikael Östling, professor and former vice-chancellor.

Professor Christer Fuglesang highlighted among other things the Space Robotics Laboratory at KTH.

The second panel of the day took us to space and back. — The second panel of the day took us to space and back together with KTH professors Christer Fuglesang, Tomas Karlsson, Svetlana Ratynskaia and Stefano Markidis.

A networking lunch gave participants the opportunity to meet and learn more. — A networking lunch gave participants the opportunity to meet and learn more about each other's research areas.

The networking lunch provided the opportunity to develop new networks. — The networking lunch provided the opportunity to develop new networks, not only between disciplines but also with external participants.

Panel three. — Panel three was entitled ”AI for Scientific Discovery and Engineering and Society from 6G to Generative AI.”

EESC Research & Impact Day gathered almost 200 people. — EESC Research & Impact Day gathered almost 200 people during a half-day of networking and presenting research progress.

The fourth panel of the day was entitled Cyber Security and Privacy and Safety Critical Systems.

The final panel of the day featured Cyrille Artho. — The final panel of the day featured Cyrille Artho, who provided insight into new research aimed at increasing the reliability of complex software.

Sten Ternström from the division of Speech, Music and Hearing. — Sten Ternström from the division of Speech, Music and Hearing used his whole body to illustrate the possibilities and limitations of the human voice.

A very happy Parag Khanna received the jury's award for best poster. Particular emphasis was placed on his ability to communicate broadly about his research on human-robot interaction.

EECS's Research & Impact Day highlights progress behind our digital future

For the second year in a row, the autumn semester began with EECS Research & Impact Day. This year, the focus was on new perspectives on research and development in a digital future. The topics ranged...

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Lorenz Roth and two panels that each show Uranus and dynamic aurora activity

Aurorae reveal Uranus’s true rotation – with unmatched precision

After more than a decade of observations using the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have measured Uranus’s rotation period with unprecedented accuracy – using the planet’s own aurorae as a cosmic c...

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Calendar

OPEN CALL DEADLINE for NAVET Student-led Events, Fall 2025

11 Aug

General

Mon 2025-08-11 - Mon 2025-09-15

2025-08-11T00:00:00.000+02:00 2025-09-15T23:59:00.000+02:00 OPEN CALL DEADLINE for NAVET Student-led Events, Fall 2025 (General) OPEN CALL DEADLINE for NAVET Student-led Events, Fall 2025 (General)
Paul Walton: Gender equality in academia

17 Sep

Lectures and seminars

Wednesday 2025-09-17, 15:00 - 16:00

Participating: Paul Walton (Department of Chemistry, University of York)

Location: 4618 (Flexistudio)

2025-09-17T15:00:00.000+02:00 2025-09-17T16:00:00.000+02:00 Paul Walton: Gender equality in academia (Lectures and seminars) 4618 (Flexistudio) (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)Paul Walton: Gender equality in academia (Lectures and seminars)
IEEE Seminar on “AI Data Centers and Their Impact on the Electrical Grid”

19 Sep

Seminars and lectures

Friday 2025-09-19, 11:00 - 12:00

Video link: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/69486730641

2025-09-19T11:00:00.000+02:00 2025-09-19T12:00:00.000+02:00 IEEE Seminar on “AI Data Centers and Their Impact on the Electrical Grid” (Seminars and lectures) IEEE Seminar on “AI Data Centers and Their Impact on the Electrical Grid” (Seminars and lectures)