Dr. Guillaume Morel

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Guillaume Morel is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at Umeå University, part of the Jameel Institute team focusing on pandemic preparedness in collaboration with Imperial College London. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Strasbourg and BETA, obtained in May 2023. His research interests primarily include pandemic management and preparedness, economic history, and macroeconomic epidemiological modeling. Morel's work examines the impact of pandemics and containment measures on long-term economic instability, utilizing both empirical and theoretical approaches to highlight the effects of pandemics throughout history, including the Black Death and COVID-19. He places particular emphasis on general equilibrium models and integrated modeling regarding the long-term impacts of pandemics.

Research Interests

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.