Dr. Mikael Engskog

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Biography

Mikael Engskog is a medical doctor specializing in bioanalytical chemistry with a focus on metabolomics, utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance mass spectrometry detection techniques. He has extensive experience in sample preparation strategies and analytical method development, particularly in ensuring data quality and reproducibility. His academic journey includes completing a bachelor's degree in Biomolecular Chemistry at Södertörn University College, concentrating on organic and bioanalytical chemistry, followed by a PhD at Karolinska Institutet, focusing on analytical carbohydrate chemistry under Professor Elke Schweda. His doctoral thesis involved the structural characterization of lipopolysaccharides from Haemophilus influenzae using techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography. Engskog has collaborated with Oxford University's Molecular Infectious Diseases Group, contributing to a solid understanding of analytical chemistry through practical lab work, particularly in sample preparation and purification of carbohydrates. His technical skills encompass a wide range of analytical methodologies in metabolomics, including both untargeted approaches and meticulous analyses of cellular and plasma samples.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of medicinal and analytical chemistry.

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.