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Erling Häggström Gunfridsson is an Associate Professor in population studies with expertise in demographic studies, historical populations, and genetic genealogy. His research primarily focuses on demographic issues within both historical and contemporary contexts, utilizing register data collected in Sweden over centuries alongside DNA test analysis. Gunfridsson is affiliated with the Centre for Demographic Aging Research (CEDAR), contributing to various significant research projects, including investigating the impacts of disabilities on life histories, aging, and health inequality from a life course perspective. His dedication to demographic research encompasses both methodological advancements and practical applications in understanding the consequences of disabilities and societal changes on population dynamics. Gunfridsson has published extensively in his field and is recognized for his contributions to demographic research, specifically as they pertain to the integration of historical data with modern statistical methods.
Centre for Demographic Aging Research (CEDAR) • Umeå, Sweden
Teaching and researching population studies, focusing on demographic transitions and their implications.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.