Dr. Johanna Björklund

Professor

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Biography

Johanna Björklund is a Professor at Umeå University, specializing in formal language theory and machine learning. Her research focuses on semantic parsing and the analysis of multimodal data. She has extensive experience in exploring automatic methods for translating complex media objects, including video, audio tracks, and subtitles. Johanna is actively involved in several research projects, including those aimed at addressing AI-driven contextual communication and advertising, as well as multimodal semantic analysis. She has served as a head of research at Umeå University, leading projects that investigate the implications of AI on citizens and society. Johanna has published extensively on the intersection of language and technology and has been recognized for her contributions to the field through various awards and funding for innovative AI projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research initiatives in formal language theory, machine learning, and multimodal data analysis.

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.