Dr. Daniel Västfjäll

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Västfjäll is a Professor at Linköping University, specializing in Cognitive Psychology. His research focuses on the effects of emotions on everyday behaviors and aims to assist people in making better decisions. He holds dual PhDs, one in Acoustics (2003) and another in Psychology (2002). His work addresses fundamental questions within psychology related to the role emotions play in daily life. Västfjäll's studies revolve around four main themes: Prosocial behavior, where he examines the motivations behind voluntary donations to local and global causes; the concept of Homo Heuristicus, exploring decision-making as a simplified process that may rely on heuristics; Neuroeconomics, which investigates how brain and body influence decision-making through imaging techniques; and the impact of music on emotions and decision-making through experimental methods.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.