Dr. Daniel Metcalfe

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Metcalfe is a Professor at Umeå University, focusing on the interactions between climate and biogeochemical cycles affecting plant and animal communities. His research encompasses global patterns in tropical forest carbon cycling, the impacts of herbivores on ecosystem biogeochemistry, and the role of fire in boreal forest processes. He also examines climate change implications for tropical montane cloud forests, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that bridge environmental sciences and ecological research. His works highlight the significant role of forests in climate dynamics and testify to the urgent need for research in forest ecology and management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research in ecosystem ecology with a focus on climate and biogeochemistry.

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.