Dr. Anssi Laurila

Professor

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Biography

Anssi Laurila is a Professor at Uppsala University specializing in evolutionary ecology. His research focuses on the ecological and evolutionary processes that maintain genetic diversity within populations. He examines how phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation play vital roles in explaining genetic variation across environmental gradients. Laurila employs phenotypic and genomic methods to investigate these relationships and contributes significantly to understanding the dynamics of evolutionary changes in natural populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-06-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research activities in the field of evolutionary ecology and supervising graduate research.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.