Dr. Mattias Vesterberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mattias Vesterberg is an Associate Professor within the Section of Economics at Umeå University in Sweden. His research focuses on electricity markets, with topics such as regulation, electricity consumption patterns, and the response to real-time pricing and dynamic pricing schemes. He investigates household photovoltaic generation and the determinants influencing electricity contract choices. Vesterberg is affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Resource Economics and has been involved in multiple research projects, including the impacts of electrification on private transport, household responses to high electricity prices, and efficient grid use through demand flexibility in local distribution markets. His work also explores the implications of the green transition on industrial labor demand and the regulation of electricity distribution amidst uncertainty for prosumers. Vesterberg has contributed to significant research publications and has received scientific awards for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-07-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching and research in the field of economics with a focus on electricity markets.

Awards

#2019

USBE Scientific Awards

2019-01-01

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.