Dr. Junwen Guo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Junwen Guo is a health researcher focused on the impacts of climate change on infectious and zoonotic disease epidemiology. He manages Horizon EU projects and is a cross-disciplinary researcher working at the intersection of health, climate change, and infectious disease. His academic background encompasses animal and environmental sciences as well as public health, which shapes his research aimed at understanding complex health challenges. Current work involves applying health frameworks and machine learning techniques to identify key drivers of climate-sensitive disease transmission, with a particular focus on how climate, environment, and biodiversity affect disease transmission risks. Junwen actively builds international collaborations to contribute to new research directions in his department and has gained recognition from colleagues in Europe and the Global South for leading projects on tick-borne, vector-borne, and foodborne diseases. He is also involved in leading international conferences centered around climate change and human health, working to advance the global agenda on this critical issue.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

2020-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Research climate change impacts on infectious and zoonotic disease epidemiology.

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.