Dr. Lucas Hedström

Instructor

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Biography

Lucas Hedström is a staff scientist with a research focus on stochastic processes, computational physics, and network theory as applied to biological systems, particularly within the context of cell nucleus structures. His work includes developing new research infrastructure through the Computational Forestry Lab (CFL), which aims to synthesize raw data for analysis by forestry researchers. Hedström's recent projects involve coordinating efforts to model the dimensions of DNA structures, and he supervises students in modeling labs that cover a range of topics in the physics department such as fluid mechanics, biophysical systems, and disease-spreading networks. He is also actively involved in various research collaborations, including eco-evolutionary studies in partnership with institutions in Korea.

Research Interests

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.