Dr. Charlotta Bylund Melin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charlotta Bylund Melin is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in the conservation of historic wood artifacts. Her research focuses on understanding moisture gradients in wood subject to varying relative humidity and temperatures, particularly as they relate to indoor climate conditions in museums and historic buildings. Charlotta has published several articles in esteemed journals on topics such as the monitoring of dynamic moisture changes in wood and the relationship between heating energy and cumulative damage to painted wood in historic churches. Additionally, her work addresses climate-induced damage in indoor environments housing historic objects and offers insights into energy efficiency for historic buildings.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of conservation, focusing on the preservation and conservation of wooden artifacts in historic settings.

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).