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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.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Teaches and conducts research in Environmental Science with a focus on sustainability.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.