Dr. Pontus Henriksson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pontus Henriksson is a Senior Associate Professor in Nutritional Physiology at Linköping University. His research examines how health behaviors influence health and the promotion of health behaviors throughout the life span. He leads the NICE (Nutrition Clinical Research & Epidemiology) research group, focusing on the factors influencing dietary habits, physical activity, fitness, body weight, body composition, and overall health outcomes. Henriksson's work includes studying methods for promoting health behaviors, such as the effectiveness of digital interventions for improving health across various age groups. He teaches nutrition using a scientific approach as part of educational programs at the Faculty of Medicine, where he is also involved in coordinating and examining PhD courses.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Lead research group investigating health behaviors and their effects on health outcomes.

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Conducted research and taught courses in Nutritional Physiology.

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.