Dr. Johanna Chamberlain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johanna Chamberlain is an Associate Professor specializing in areas of Commercial Law and Tort Law at Uppsala University. She has a diverse educational background with studies in Spanish and Russian at St. Petersburg State University, University of Manchester, and the University of Uppsala. She completed her LL.B in February 2015 and has served in various academic roles including Amanuensis and Lecturer within the Faculty of Law at Uppsala University from 2012. Johanna pursued her doctoral studies in Private Law with a focus on Tort Law from 2015 to 2020, culminating in her Doctorate in Laws in October 2020. Following her doctoral work, she served as a postdoctoral researcher in the Commercial Law Sector at the Department of Business Studies until September 2023. In October 2023, she transitioned to the role of Senior Lecturer and teaches a range of courses including Tort Law, Information Law, and supervises Master's thesis projects. Her primary research interests include Tort Law, Personal Integrity, Data Protection, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on accountability and risk regulation. She has received accolades including the Alumnistiftelsens essay prize for her master's thesis, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and engagement in various educational committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law

2023-10-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching courses in Commercial Law and supervising Master's theses.

Postdoctoral researcher

2021-09-01 — 2023-09-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted research in Commercial Law.

Doctoral candidate in Private Law

2015-09-01 — 2020-10-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted doctoral research focusing on Tort Law.

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.