Professor 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 — PresentLinköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Currently coordinates research projects related to climate governance.
Research Fellow
2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31Stockholm Environment Institute • Stockholm, Sweden
Worked on climate policy analysis.
Climate Policy Analyst
2017-01-01 — 2019-12-31Forum Reforms, Entrepreneurship Sustainability • Sweden
Analyzed international climate policy frameworks.
Lecturer
2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Taught courses on water and environmental studies.
Visiting Researcher
2008-01-01 — 2008-12-31International 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
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
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- 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.