Ellen Bergseth

Ellen Bergseth is an Associate Professor at the Department of Machine Design (KTH ITM) within the Digital Futures Faculty at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She specializes in tribology, systems engineering, and railway systems. Her work focuses on optimizing drivetrain efficiency in the automotive and railway industries, mitigating wear-related environmental impacts, and advancing sustainable transport solutions. She is Deputy Director of the KTH Railway Group and Programme Director for the Railway Master's Programme.

Education & Research: Ellen holds a PhD in Tribological Design from KTH (2012). Her research integrates real-world engineering challenges, including tribological testing, mechanical interfacial modeling, and wear monitoring. She has conducted visiting research at Scania CV AB (2016–2019) as a part-time guest researcher, gaining insights into automotive systems engineering.

Key Projects: She leads projects such as the nPETS initiative (focusing on nanoparticle emissions) and Rail Systems Engineering in Sweden. She is also involved in the ECO2 Vehicle Design Centre and the KTH Railway Group.

Awards: She received the Jacob Wallenberg Grant (2018) for material science research. Her work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on early-stage product development decision-making and sustainable lifecycle design.

Teaching: She teaches courses in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, and Systems Engineering, emphasizing practical applications like CAD 3D modeling and sustainable development methodologies.