Dr. Matias Eriksson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matias Eriksson is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Cement and Quicklime Production at Umeå University. His research aims to develop new knowledge related to the production of cement clinker and quicklime, focusing on enhancing production capacity, energy efficiency, product quality, and sustainability in emissions. Eriksson supports the industry in applying this knowledge to prevent operational disruptions, secure product quality, and reduce energy consumption. He promotes circular economy principles and oversees experimental full-scale trials and process development innovations. His research environment is structured to attract top researchers and to facilitate research projects in collaboration with industry partners. Eriksson's current research plan includes multiple work packages focusing on the use of alternative raw materials, kiln design elements, and new technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in cement and lime production.

Research Interests

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.