Dr. Markus Carlborg

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Biography

Markus Carlborg is a Staff Scientist at Umeå University, specializing in materials engineering. His research primarily focuses on the efficient utilization of raw materials and their implications in various industrial processes. His projects explore sustainable methods in cement clinker production, lime production for green steel symbiosis, and the characterization of limestone using synchrotron-based micro-tomography. He is involved in renewable energy carriers' production, particularly through biomass gasification, and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in these processes. With an educational background rooted in engineering and a commitment to advancing sustainable practices, he actively contributes to research projects designed to innovate within the materials engineering field.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

2019-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Contributed to research in materials engineering, focusing on sustainable practices and efficient raw material usage.

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.