Dr. Johan Nordensvärd

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johan Nordensvärd is a Senior Lecturer at Linköping University within the Division of Political Science. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental politics, international development, and social policy, with an emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and energy policy. His work examines the social dimensions of sustainability and the role of technology and economic reforms in promoting low-carbon development. Johan has published extensively on topics related to sustainable development, including a monograph on social challenges in low-carbon development and co-authored a key textbook on the subject. He has been involved with significant research projects, including the European Science Research Council project exploring Chinese investments in hydropower across Africa and Asia, and is currently engaged in a major research initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable energy transitions in the Swedish aviation sector. Johan's publications have appeared in various journals, such as Energy Policy and Sustainable Development, and he has served on the board of the University of Southampton's Strategic Research Group (USRG) on Clean Carbon. He aims to contribute to a better understanding of social justice and sustainability in the context of market economies and ecological transitions.

Research Interests

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.