Dr. Jorma Hinkula

Professor

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Biography

Jorma Hinkula is a Professor of Molecular Virology at Linköping University. His research primarily focuses on experimental vaccines and antiviral agents with an emphasis on understanding the infection barrier-immunology against various viral infections, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1), respiratory tract influenza virus, rotaviruses, and Crimean Congo fever virus. Over the years, Professor Hinkula has been involved in the MIIC Postdoctoral program at the Medical Inflammation Infection Center, which seeks to recruit international candidates for a two-year fellowship in a multi-disciplinary team focused on nanovaccine development. His extensive experience spans from in vitro and in vivo feasibility studies on nanovaccine collaborations to supervising laboratory research within an international setting. He emphasizes practical experience and active involvement in cutting-edge pre-clinical biomedical research, providing students exposure to diverse aspects of science and vaccine development.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Head Division of Clinical Chemistry

Teaching

— Present

Medical Programme • Linköping University

Partly responsible for teaching HIV/AIDS and various single-subject courses including Biotechnology and Molecular Biomedicine.

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.