Dr. Karl Olof Bergman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karl-Olof Bergman is an Associate Professor at Linköping University specializing in conservation biology. His main research interest lies in the preservation of species and ecosystems, with a strong focus on various organisms, including plants, lichens, butterflies, beetles, and frogs. He completed his PhD investigating the ecology of the threatened Woodland Brown butterfly (Lopinga achine), which included detailed autoecological studies such as host plant choice, habitat selection, and dispersal ability, while also examining the effects of patch area, isolation, and successional stages on these insects. Bergman has been actively involved in the development of butterfly and bumblebee monitoring methods for the National Inventory Landscape Sweden (NILS) project. He has also authored publications on monitoring techniques for various insect families including butterflies, bumblebees, dung beetles, and grasshoppers for the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Beyond his academic work, he has a personal interest in tropical conservation and enjoys traveling and photographing tropical regions, which he shares on his personal Instagram account.

Research Interests

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.