Dr. Bijar Ghafouri

Professor

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Biography

Bijar Ghafouri is a Professor and Head of the Unit focusing on pain biochemistry with an emphasis on proteomics at Linköping University. He graduated from the Faculty of Science and Engineering in 2001 and completed his PhD at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2005. He currently directs third-cycle education within the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences and heads the PAINOMICS laboratory in the Division of Pain Rehabilitation Medicine. Professor Ghafouri has co-authored over 100 articles, reviews, and posters focusing on clinical biomarkers, which represent a major interest of his research. His main research interest involves investigating the molecular signatures of chronic pain through the application of omics technologies. Additionally, he supervises undergraduate and doctoral students in the field of clinical biomarkers.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.