Mårten Olsson

Professor Mårten Olsson holds the Sverker Sjöström Professorship in Reliable Structures at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) within the Department of Materials and Structural Mechanics. He has led the department since 2006 and previously held roles such as Director of PhD Education and Head of Solid State Engineering programs. His research focuses on strength engineering methods to enhance product reliability and robustness through advanced fatigue analysis, multiaxial loading models, and probabilistic failure prediction. Olsson has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles and supervised 14 completed PhD students, contributing to fields like additive manufacturing, engine block dynamics, and composite material behavior. His work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to address industry challenges in structural reliability and optimization.

Research Interests: Olsson’s research spans fatigue analysis, multiaxial loading effects, reliability-based design optimization, and material degradation mechanisms. Notable areas include probabilistic modeling of standing contact fatigue, fracture mechanics in composites, and vibration analysis in engine systems.

Key Contributions: His publications highlight advancements in second-order reliability methods, fatigue probability models for complex geometries, and the integration of deformation effects into structural dynamics. Olsson’s methodologies have been applied to aerospace components (e.g., gas turbine blades) and automotive systems (e.g., engine gaskets).

Academic Leadership: Beyond research, Olsson has orchestrated educational programs at KTH, including the Master of Science in Engineering Physics, and pioneered competency specialization tracks in Solid State Engineering. His teaching spans undergraduate through doctoral levels, emphasizing practical industrial applications.