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Ellen Dorrepaal is a professor at Umeå University, primarily working in the field of plant ecology. Her research focuses on the interactions of plants and their environments, particularly how plant communities adapt to harsh conditions in cold areas. Dorrepaal investigates how plant species respond to climate change and how these responses affect ecosystem functioning. She employs controlled mesocosm studies, greenhouse experiments, and field studies across various northern Swedish ecosystems, including subarctic tundra and boreal forests. Her work aims to elucidate the ecological processes governing plant interactions and their contributions to ecosystem dynamics, particularly in the context of climate change. Through her research, she contributes to a deeper understanding of the effects of global warming on carbon release in tundra ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of plant responses to changing climatic conditions.
CIRC, Abisko Naturvetenskapliga Station • Abisko, Sweden
Leading research on plant interactions and ecological processes.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.