Dr. Cecilia Holmgren

Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Holmgren is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Uppsala University, specializing in Probability Theory and Combinatorics. She completed her PhD with a thesis titled 'Split Trees, Cuttings Explosions' in February 2010, under the supervision of Prof. Svante Janson. Following her doctoral studies, she undertook a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the Swedish Research Council, which included time at INRIA Paris and the University of Cambridge. In 2012, she secured a tenured position as an Associate Professor at Stockholm University before returning to Uppsala University in 2015. Holmgren's research interests primarily focus on random graphs and trees within combinatorial mathematics. Her work has garnered significant funding, including multiple grants from the Swedish Research Council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. She is committed to advancing mathematical research and mentoring PhD students in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research in probability theory and combinatorics with a focus on random graphs.

Awards

#1

Wallenberg Prize in Mathematics

#1

Ragnar Söderberg Fellowship

#1

Göran Gustafsson Prize for Young Researchers

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.