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Johan Olofsson is a Professor at Umeå University, focusing on Arctic ecosystems and the interactions between climate, vegetation, and animal populations. He particularly examines the role of herbivores, such as lemmings and reindeer, in relation to climate change and their impact on vegetation composition and ecosystem functions. His research emphasizes a year-round perspective on how herbivores influence these ecosystems, employing tools such as enclosures to study herbivore effects, drones for vegetation analysis, and camera traps for monitoring. Johan's work is significant in circumpolar studies, highlighting the importance of herbivores in understanding ecosystem functions across different spatial and temporal scales. Based in Abisko, northern Sweden, he has contributed to field-based research for decades and serves as the vice dean for research in the Faculty of Technology and Science.
Umeå University • Umeå
Leads research on Arctic ecosystems and evaluates the impact of herbivores on vegetation and ecosystem functions.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.