Dr. Rasmus Öberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rasmus Öberg is a PhD student in the Industrial Doctoral School with a focus on biophysics and biophotonics at Umeå University. He holds an MSc in Engineering Physics, which he earned in 2020, and he has experience studying advanced optics and laser physics at the City University of Hong Kong during an exchange year in 2018. His PhD research involves optical methods to explore the physical and chemical properties of biological organisms. Specifically, Rasmus employs spectroscopic techniques such as Raman, absorbance, and fluorescence spectroscopy, as well as optical tweezers, to investigate individual microorganisms, including bacterial spores linked to diseases and food poisoning. In addition to his research, he teaches an optics and wave physics course and serves as the assistant programme director for the Engineering Physics programme.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2020-09-01 — 2025-08-31

Umeå University • Umeå

Conducting research in the Biophysics Biophotonics group, focusing on non-invasive detection techniques.

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.