Dr. Claudia Quineche

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Claudia Quineche is a doctoral student at Umeå University, specializing in the field of biomass and bioenergy. Her research focuses on the characteristics of bark wood in Norway spruce, specifically the effects of the spruce bark beetle and associated blue-stain fungi on biomass utilization. She is a member of the research group led by Leif Jönsson, working on resource-efficient production processes within the forest industry. Her work contributes to understanding and improving the utilization of forest products, addressing environmental concerns and sustainability in biomass energy production.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Student

2021-12-01 — 2026-11-30

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Research on resource-efficient chipping and improved impregnation in forest industry processes.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.