A Unique Opportunity: PhD position on “Energy Management in Sport Facilities”
We invite applications for a PhD position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology focusing on Energy Management in Sport Facilities. This unique, collaborative research initiative brings together Energy at KTH, the engineering and consulting firm AFRY, and Bosön - Riksidrottsförbundets utvecklingscentrum—the Swedish Sports Confederation’s premier development center.
The project involves in-depth analysis of energy systems in sport facilities, utilizing both field measurements and advanced modeling techniques. A key outcome will be the development of a digital decision-support tool designed to guide renovation strategies by evaluating tradeoffs among energy efficiency, indoor comfort, cost, carbon emissions, and regulatory standards specific to sports environments.
The PhD candidate will be enrolled at
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Energy Technology
while engaging directly with real-world challenges, working closely with
AFRY
and
Bosön - Riksidrottsförbundets utvecklingscentrum
. This partnership offers a rare opportunity to conduct applied research at the intersection of academia, industry, and elite sport facility management.
Work spaces will be available at both KTH and AFRY offices in Stockholm. Supervision will be provided by Assosiate Professor
Hatef Madani Larijani
, heat of the
Unit of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration
and Dr.
Yang Chen
, Manager Energy Management Section & HVAC at AFRY.
We are looking for a motivated researcher with a passion for energy systems, sustainability, and real-world problem solving in the context of buildings and energy management.
Apply here:
Doctoral student in Energy Management in European sport facilities