Dr. Åsa Berglund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Åsa Berglund teaches primarily in the Environmental Science sustainability profile program and conducts research on metal contamination and its effects on ecosystems. As an associate professor, she has a strong focus on ecotoxicology, particularly the effects of metals in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Her research investigates the transport of elements through different ecosystems and their impacts on biota, including aquatic insects and terrestrial birds. She emphasizes a holistic approach by using paleolimnological and ecological ecotoxicological tools to assess historical environmental changes. One of her key research interests is the impact of mining activities on ecosystems and the long-term effects of released contaminants, particularly mercury, in the food web. She also examines the implications of climate change on the transport and exposure of pollutants, especially with the thawing of permafrost. Åsa is the program director of the bachelor's program in Environmental Science with a sustainability profile and is actively involved in teaching and advising students on responsible environmental practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaches and conducts research in Environmental Science with a focus on sustainability.

Courses

Bachelor Program in Environmental Science with Sustainability Profile

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.