Dr. Jonas Ardö

Professor

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Biography

Jonas Ardö is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lund University. His research focuses on the carbon cycle, resource use, and climate change. He has significant expertise in carbon cycle studies in Africa, particularly involving micro meteorology and eddy covariance measurements of CO2 and H2O fluxes in semiarid environments. He utilizes satellite data from platforms like MODIS and Sentinel-2 to upscale estimates of Gross Primary Production (GPP) and Net Primary Production (NPP) on national and continental scales. Additionally, Ardö studies the environmental effects of shifting from annual to perennial crops in Sweden, assessing the associated fluxes of greenhouse gases. His work supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and involves collaboration with various researchers and stakeholders in climate-related projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Leading research projects focused on climate impacts and carbon cycle analysis.

Courses

NGEK01 NGEN34

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.