Dr. Johanne Tarpgaard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johanne Methmann Tarpgaard is a researcher at Aarhus University who specializes in ethnography with a focus on Oceania and the Pacific Ocean. Her expertise encompasses behavioral influences and changes, management of natural resources, globalization, and knowledge systems. Tarpgaard's research addresses crucial issues related to climate culture and the impact of plastic pollution on social change. She has contributed to the book chapter titled 'Plastic Legacies: Pollution, Persistence, Politics,' which discusses anthropological perspectives on environmental challenges. Tarpgaard has also organized several conferences and workshops, fostering dialogues around more-than-human approaches to oceanic studies. Her ongoing projects include leading a research initiative titled BLUE: Multispecies Ethnographies Oceans Crisis, which explores the interconnections of human and non-human relationships in marine environments. Throughout her career, Tarpgaard has engaged in a variety of academic activities, including lectures and organizing workshops aimed at addressing inequalities in oceanic studies and examining the implications of plastic pollution.

Research Interests

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.