Dr. Joana Pedroso

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joana Pedroso is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg specializing in Environmental Law and Tax Law. Originally from Curitiba, Brazil, she earned her Bachelor of Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica in 2009. After moving to Sweden in 2011, she completed an LL.M. in International and EU Environmental Law at Stockholm University and another LL.M. in International and EU Tax Law at Uppsala University. Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental taxation and EU competition law, particularly addressing inconsistencies within the EU State aid framework. She has worked as a research assistant at the Stockholm Resilient Centre and has taught extensively at the University of Gothenburg, where she has delivered over 1,500 hours of lectures and seminars. Joana continues to engage in research while contributing to academic discussions on legal integration of environmental protection within EU policies, and she actively assists the Brazilian community in Sweden, advocating for victims of domestic abuse. She is proficient in Portuguese, Swedish, and English, and aims to create a meaningful impact through her work in environmental law.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Joana teaches courses in Environmental Law and Tax Law, and has conducted seminars and workshops related to her research interests.

Research Assistant

2016-04-01 — 2016-08-01

Stockholm Resilient Centre • Stockholm, Sweden

Analyzed compliance of Baltic Sea countries with EU environmental laws.

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).