Dr. Ellen Dorrepaal

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-08-01 — Present

CIRC, Abisko Naturvetenskapliga Station • Abisko, Sweden

Leading research on plant interactions and ecological 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.