Dr. Johan Sommar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johan Sommar is an Associate Professor in Occupational Environmental Medical Research at Umeå University. He specializes in Sustainable Health, focusing on the effects of air pollution and physical activity on health outcomes. Johan conducts research on the health impacts of air pollution, particularly regarding cardiovascular diseases and cancer, as well as the importance of particle exposure sources and time windows of exposure. His work includes projects on active transportation, exploring the health benefits of substituting car trips with bicycle use, and analyzing how physical activity benefits can be influenced by air pollution exposure in different residential areas. He is currently the group leader for research projects related to air pollution and climate health, contributing significantly to understanding and mitigating the health impact of environmental factors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Research in Occupational Environmental Medical Research focusing on Sustainable Health.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.