Professor Dr. Richard Johansson

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Biography

Richard Johansson is a Professor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Gothenburg. With a strong emphasis on Natural Language Processing, his research covers a variety of topics such as benchmarking debiasing methods, applications of large language models, and efficient retrieval-augmented Transformer models. He has contributed to multiple conferences and workshops, presenting his work on fact recall, causal inference, semantic role labeling, and retrieval enhancements. Johansson's expertise includes developing algorithms for linguistic applications and studying the interplay between computational linguistics and social sciences. He has published extensively, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the field through empirical studies and innovative methodologies. His work not only addresses theoretical aspects but also practical implementations in machine learning frameworks, showcasing the versatility and importance of NLP in modern applications. He is actively engaged in collaborations with other researchers to push the boundaries of understanding and utilizing language technologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program

Requirements

IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)

Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).