Dr. David Bastviken

Professor

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Biography

David Bastviken is a Professor at Linköping University, with a research focus on greenhouse gas fluxes, elemental cycling, and the development of methodologies to improve environmental research. His work encompasses carbon cycling, specifically examining organic matter production and degradation under varying environmental conditions. He investigates greenhouse gas dynamics, including emissions across local to global scales, while developing improved methods for measuring these gases. Bastviken also explores chlorine cycling's ecological significance and its implications for risks associated with radioactive chlorine in terrestrial systems. His contributions include advancing methodologies for assessing greenhouse gas emissions effectively to meet climate targets established by the Paris Agreement. He actively leads projects aimed at improving measurement techniques to better understand greenhouse gas flows within landscapes and informs decisions aimed at reducing environmental impacts.

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.