Dr. Jonas Westin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonas Westin researches mathematical methods and models to investigate social science problems. He teaches courses in mathematical modeling and project courses for civil engineering students. He works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at Umeå University, where he also serves as a research fellow at the Centre for Regional Science. His work focuses on using mathematical methods and models to address problems primarily within social science contexts, where statistical analysis aids in producing decision-making information for both private and public sectors. He defends his dissertation in 2012 from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and holds a master's degree in Engineering Physics from KTH and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Uppsala University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaches courses in mathematical modeling and project courses for civil engineering students.

Research Fellow

— Present

Centre for Regional Science, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Investigates the use of mathematical methods and models to address social science problems.

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.