Dr. Johanna Jokinen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johanna C. Jokinen is an Associate Professor in Human Geography at Uppsala University, focusing on Social Economic Geography. Her academic work explores critical themes including transnational migration, peri-urbanization, agricultural land use change, and the impacts of climate variability. With a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, Jokinen integrates these tools into her research to analyze regional development and digital healthcare. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significant insights into the social dynamics of rural and urban transitions in contexts like Bolivia and the Nordic countries. In addition to her research, Jokinen has a rich teaching portfolio, delivering courses mainly related to GIS and cartography at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has engaged in various professional services, including organizing conference sessions and facilitating field trips for students in international contexts. With an ongoing commitment to exploring socio-environmental issues, Jokinen continues to advance the discourse on how spatial dynamics influence community development and resilience in changing environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow GIS

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Nordregio • Stockholm

Led projects utilizing GIS to assess regional development challenges.

Research Fellow GIS

2019-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Nordregio • Stockholm

Conducted research focused on spatial analysis and mapping demographic trends.

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Department of Education, Uppsala University • Uppsala

Delivered lectures on educational geography and GIS.

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Department of Social and Economic Geography, Uppsala University • Uppsala

Taught courses related to human geography and spatial analysis.

PhD candidate

2012-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Department of Social and Economic Geography, Uppsala University • Uppsala

Engaged in research as part of doctoral studies, focusing on migration and land use.

Courses

PhD programme BA courses on GIS Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Economic Globalization Spatial Analysis Regional Local Development Strategies

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.