Dr. Andreas Nylund

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Biography

Andreas Nylund is a doctoral student focusing on research related to organic carbon burial and mineralization in boreal lakes. His work employs established techniques in paleolimnology, particularly Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, to track the transformation of organic matter composition and sources of burial. Nylund aims to enhance the understanding of organic carbon burial processes in northern lakes and their significance as carbon sinks in the context of a changing climate.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Student

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Research focus on organic carbon burial and mineralization in boreal lakes.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.