Dr. Mark Johnson

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Biography

Mark Johnson is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in sedimentology and geomorphology, particularly focusing on glacial deposits and processes. His research spans both glacial history and modern glacial influences, particularly in Scandinavia and North America. Johnson's ongoing projects investigate the morphological development of glacial environments and their implications for paleoclimate studies. He has conducted significant field studies in areas such as the Upper Midwest of the USA and various regions in Iceland, including the study of hummocks and push moraines. Johnson is deeply invested in understanding the Quaternary Period's glacial history, believing it holds crucial information for contemporary resource assessments and environmental challenges. Moreover, his research interests encompass Pleistocene glacial deposits and the modern landforms resulting from glacial processes, striving to develop theoretical models for drumlin formation based on observational data from his extensive fieldwork. Johnson has contributed to numerous geologic publications, highlighting his expertise in the evolution and implications of glacial geology across various geographical contexts.

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).