Dr. Bastien Queste

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bastien Queste is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Marine Sciences, specializing in the study of oxygen minimum zones and their implications for marine habitats and biogeochemical cycling. His research focuses on the effects of climate change on oceanic oxygen levels, particularly in relation to oxygen supply and consumption dynamics across various scales. His work involves utilizing autonomous platforms to gather field data and modeling approaches to improve the understanding of these critical processes. Queste's research interests also encompass ventilation, carbon export, and the interactions between ocean currents and marine ecosystems, particularly in regions like the Arabian Sea and the Baltic Sea. He aims to uncover how these ocean processes influence larger scale climatic systems and contribute to carbon cycling, which is vital for addressing global climate change challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).