Dr. Magnus Andersson

Professor

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Biography

Magnus Andersson is a professor at Umeå University in the Department of Physics, leading the Biophysics Biophotonics group. He is recognized as a university teacher with extensive experience in developing and applying photonic techniques to study biological processes. Over the past 15 years, he has worked on the development of optical tweezers for micromanipulation and force spectroscopy, alongside Raman spectroscopy. His research also involves the construction of software for tracking and image-processing, as well as creating microfluidic systems utilizing 3D-printing technologies and digital holographic microscopy for imaging. He is engaged in multiple research projects, including development methods for characterization of bonding in biological and chemical substances and techniques for non-invasive detection of toxic biological substances. Magnus is also a member of the University Center for Molecular Responses (UCMR) and has been involved in various distinguished guest seminars addressing critical topics in the field.

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.