Dr. Helene Degerman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helene Degerman is an industrial PhD student employed at RISE Research Institutes in Sweden with a focus on societal safety and organizational safety. Her research interests also encompass resilience and crisis management, particularly emphasizing the public sector's capacity to manage unexpected events effectively. Helene's work is guided by the need to strengthen organizational preparedness and response to crises, contributing to the understanding of resilient performance in critical infrastructure contexts. She has been involved in significant research projects that analyze the barriers to achieving resilience in public organizations, especially highlighted during the refugee influx in Sweden in 2015. Helene is dedicated to exploring and implementing strategies that enhance societal safety, drawing on interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative efforts within the academic and practical realms.

Research Interests

Experience

Project Leader

2020-01-01 — Present

RISE Research Institutes • Sweden

Leading research projects focused on societal safety and resilience, managing teams and collaborations with different stakeholders.

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.