Dr. Leif Anderson

Professor

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Biography

Leif Anderson is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on the oceanic carbon cycle and its impacts. His research explores the transformation of carbon, ocean and air-sea fluxes, and the sequestering of anthropogenic carbon dioxide, particularly concerning ocean acidification. Anderson has extensively studied high latitude oceans and has conducted investigations in tropical areas and the Baltic Sea, with a special interest in the Arctic Ocean, employing chemical tracers to understand water mass distribution and circulation. His work contributes to developing analytical chemical tools for ocean investigation and addresses the pressing climate change challenges. He has authored various influential papers in prestigious journals, providing insights into the rapidly changing Arctic and its environmental implications. Anderson's dedication to studying the biochemical processes of the ocean highlights the critical need to understand phenomena such as acidification and its effects on marine ecosystems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).