Dr. Mario Vallejo Marin

Professor

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Biography

Mario Vallejo-Marin is an evolutionary biologist at Uppsala University, focused on the study of biological diversity and its origins and maintenance. After obtaining his education from UNAM (Mexico), Duke University, and the University of Toronto, he led a lab on plant evolution at the University of Stirling, Scotland, from 2008 until 2022, before moving to Uppsala University. His research employs ecological genomic tools to investigate natural selection, speciation, buzz pollination, and the evolution of adaptive diversity in plants. His research lab concentrates on plant diversity and evolution, particularly on reproductive strategies and speciation. Vallejo-Marin's overarching aim is to comprehend the ecological, genetic, and evolutionary processes that interact to generate the astonishing diversity seen in flowering plants. His projects combine field and glasshouse experiments with genomics, phylogenetics, biomechanics, and theoretical models, covering topics like the ecology and biomechanics of evolution and the evolution of floral form and function.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.