Dr. Erik Elldér

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erik Elldér is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Gothenburg, where he focuses on research areas such as human mobility studies, everyday travel behavior, time use, and quantitative methods. His current research projects investigate urban proximity, generational changes in the elderly's use of time and space, and the implications of these changes on health and well-being. Elldér has also analyzed the expansion of flexible work in Sweden and its impact on daily travel. He is involved in several collaborative projects addressing energy-efficient travel choices and spatial allocation within urban contexts, with a keen interest in socio-economic inequalities and the evolving concept of the 15-minute city. His teaching areas include GIS, quantitative methods, and geography. Elldér’s research utilizes quantitative methods and GIS to investigate the relationship between urban planning and mobility patterns, advocating for sustainable urban development.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Lecturing and conducting research in Human Geography, focusing on mobility and urban studies.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).