Dr. Mathias Fridahl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mathias Fridahl is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in international climate negotiations. His research investigates the interplay between law, procedural rules, and negotiating practices that influence effective climate policies worldwide. He focuses on the dynamics and policy priorities of various actors in international climate politics. With expertise in statistical analyses and qualitative methodologies, Fridahl applies these methods to understand governance transformations related to climate change. He holds a PhD in Water and Environmental Studies and has extensive experience in teaching subjects such as environmental history and international environmental law. Fridahl has been involved in multiple significant research projects, including studies on climate financing and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in developing countries. He has served as a reviewer for numerous academic publications and has taught a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses at Linköping University.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Currently coordinates research projects related to climate governance.

Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Stockholm Environment Institute • Stockholm, Sweden

Worked on climate policy analysis.

Climate Policy Analyst

2017-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Forum Reforms, Entrepreneurship Sustainability • Sweden

Analyzed international climate policy frameworks.

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Taught courses on water and environmental studies.

Visiting Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2008-12-31

International Virtual Institute of Global Change, COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Conducted research on climate change and global initiatives.

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.