Dr. Charles Parker

Professor

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Biography

Charles Parker is a Professor at Uppsala University specializing in Political Science. He has published extensively on topics such as climate change politics, leadership, civil protection cooperation within the European Union, and crisis management. His work addresses both the successes and failures in managing disruptive disasters and emphasizes the need for meaningful policy actions in response to crises. Among his recent publications are critical analyses of the Trump Administration's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and a comprehensive study of adaptation actions across 549 cities worldwide in relation to disaster impacts. His research interests intersect various fields, including international relations, global environmental politics, public administration, and public policy reform, particularly in the context of natural hazards and crises like Hurricane Katrina and the Paris Climate Agreement. Additionally, Parker is affiliated with the Centre for Natural Disaster Studies (CNDS) and has been instrumental in shaping the academic discourse around policy responses to terrorism and sustainable development.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-08-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching Political Science with a focus on crisis management and climate change.

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.