Dr. Martin Rosvall

Professor

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Biography

Martin Rosvall is a Professor at Umeå University specializing in understanding the flow of information in social and biological systems and how it affects function. He has a passion for revealing the stories hidden within relational data to study information flows in social and biological contexts. His work simplifies complex network interactions to map significant information flows and address critical research questions such as the spread of diseases, plant responses to stress, and the distribution of life on Earth. His research aims to generate reliable predictions and suggest successful strategies for securing a sustainable future. He teaches courses in Information Theory, Networks, and Markets, focusing on the combination of information theory, network theory, and game theory to understand the fundamental mechanisms of trade in markets.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research on complex systems and information flow.

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.