Dr. Patrik Rönnbäck

Professor

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Biography

Patrik Rönnbäck is a Professor of Sustainable Development with a focus on Natural Resources at Uppsala University. He obtained his PhD in Systems Ecology from Stockholm University in 2001 and has served as an Associate Professor in Natural Resource Management since 2007. His research interests encompass sustainability assessments, economic valuation, and management in the governance context of eco-labeling food commodities. Rönnbäck has extensive experience in teaching a diverse array of university courses related to sustainable development, ecological economics, and environmental science. He has led the Rönnbäck chair program from 2019 to 2023, which aims at advancing interdisciplinary research into how natural resources and ecosystem services can support sustainable development. His research specifically investigates sustainability transformations and transitions related to energy, climate change, food, biodiversity, and tourism in coastal zones.

Research Interests

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.