Master Thesis - Sustainable Software Based Access Solutions
Are you a master’s student in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Sustainable Technology looking for an innovative company to collaborate with on your master’s thesis during the spring semester of 2026? Look no further.
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions and provides the latest technologies to give access to physical and virtual spaces for millions of people every day. Joining ASSA ABLOY means being part of a fast-moving and highly innovative company with diverse opportunities in more than 70 countries worldwide.
What can you expect as a master’s thesis intern at ASSA ABLOY? Cutting edge technology, a steep learning curve, dedicated supervisors from within the enterprise, a group of fellow master's thesis students to share the experience with – and much more.
We have an exciting range of subjects. Please remember to indicate in your application if you're interested in other subjects as well and mark them in your order of preference. Please also let us know your thoughts on how you would approach the subject. Most of the work will be conducted at our head quarter in Stockholm.
While we aim to support all proposed thesis subjects, we may need to change or cancel a project due to unexpected circumstances.
Master thesis nr 3 - Developing a framework for reducing emissions in software-based access solutions
As global sustainability goals become more ambitious, companies like ASSA ABLOY are placing greater emphasis on resource efficiency and reduced energy consumption in product development. However, current tools lack the necessary guidance and industrial relevance to support effective decision-making for software access solutions.
Objective
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Identify key emission sources in software-based access solutions.
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Provide actionable guidance and decision-making criteria for design engineers.
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Ensure alignment with emerging environmental regulations.
Focus Areas
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How can software-based access solutions be assessed in a way that is both scientifically grounded and operationally feasible?
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What criteria’s and data are needed to support sustainable design decisions?
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How can we bridge the gap between the latest research and practical application?
Expected Outcome
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A software sustainability assessment framework tailored to ASSA ABLOY’s needs.
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A digital prototype or concept to support product development teams.
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Contributions to ASSA ABLOY’s sustainability roadmap and the broader academic discourse.
We Look Forward to Your Application!
Please include your CV, university transcripts, resumé and a short description of how you would approach this thesis topic.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Stockholm, SE, 111 64