Dr. Johan Jansson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johan Jansson is an associate professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Human Geography. His research focuses on the spatial organization of economic activities, emphasizing intersections between culture and economy. He explores how technology alters the dynamics of distance and proximity in social and economic interactions, and examines questions related to death geographies. Jansson primarily employs qualitative methods, conducting interviews, observations, and qualitative data analyses. He has experience in university administration, having served on various departmental and faculty boards. Currently, he is involved in multiple research projects, including investigations into sustainable economic development and the socio-spatial dynamics of cremains in contemporary Sweden. His academic contributions also address the role of home in work life and the influence of digital innovation on creativity and choice. Jansson's work seeks to generate new empirical knowledge and insights into pressing societal issues related to urban planning, cultural industries, and regional development.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Associate professor in the Department of Human Geography, specializing in research on cultural economy and technology.

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.