Dr. Ola Ringdahl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ola Ringdahl is an Associate Professor at Umeå University in the Department of Computing Science. His research focuses on agricultural forestry robotics, specifically the development of novel artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, machine learning (ML) techniques, and software architectures. He directs the MSc program in AI and teaches several courses. His research qualifications include being recognized as a university teacher. His primary research interests involve the design and implementation of algorithms for mobile robots, path planning in unconstrained outdoor environments, and human-robot collaboration. Ringdahl has actively participated in various EU projects that explore autonomous robots for agricultural applications, such as harvesting fruits and sweet peppers. He is also engaged in developing perception algorithms for extracting semantic information from innovative sensory data, including computer vision and processing data from non-visual sensors like laser scanners and GPS. Ringdahl is a member of the Intelligent Robotics research group and has contributed to multiple research projects including Collaborative Robotics Lab and the SOCRATES initiative.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • MIT-huset, Umeå universitet

Research and teaching in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics.

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.