Dr. Per Gyberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Per Gyberg is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, focusing on the intersection of knowledge, sustainable development, and climate change. His research centers around how knowledge is shaped, conveyed, and transformed within social contexts, particularly in education. Gyberg addresses the complexities and challenges of implementing sustainable development in school curricula, exploring the tensions inherent in this politically sensitive subject. His work critically examines the role of technology in education, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of how teachers engage with sustainability issues in their teaching practices. His research interests extend to contemporary environmental challenges, waste management, energy consumption, and the use of non-renewable resources.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading research and pedagogy in the Department of Thematic Studies.

Deputy Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Department of Thematic Studies - Environmental Studies, Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Assisting in administration and direction of department activities.

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Department of Thematic Studies - Environmental Change • Linköping University

Teaching courses on environmental change and sustainable development.

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Department of Thematic Studies - Technology Social Change • Linköping University

Educating students on the impacts of technology on social changes.

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Department of Thematic Studies - Environmental Studies • Linköping University

Providing advanced education in environmental studies.

Assistant Professor

2004-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Department of Thematic Studies - Environmental Studies • Linköping University

Conducting research and teaching related to environmental studies.

PhD Student

1997-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Department of Thematic Studies - Environmental Studies • Linköping University

Engaged in research on technology and social change.

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.