Dr. Oliver Larsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oliver Larsson is a doctoral student specializing in autonomous distributed systems, with a focus on memory subsystem optimization within cloud native environments. He is actively involved in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) as a student council representative, advocating for the inclusion of undergraduate and graduate student perspectives in higher education discussions across Sweden. This role emphasizes his commitment to shaping the future of technology and engineering education. Larsson has delivered lectures and provided tutoring support for both bachelor and master level courses, including topics such as C programming, Unix, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, and Distributed Systems. In addition, he supervises Bachelor's and Master's thesis projects, playing a vital role in guiding the next generation of researchers and professionals in the field. His contributions to discussions on the future of cloud computing have been recognized, marking him as a new representative among world-leading experts in the area.

Research Interests

Courses

C Programming Cloud Computing Operating Systems Distributed Systems

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.