Dr. Rickard Pettersson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rickard Pettersson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University. His research focuses on flow dynamics and the stability of glaciers and ice sheets in response to climatic shifts. He has led numerous studies examining glacier mass balance and the thermodynamic processes that couple with the dynamical and hydrological processes of glaciers and ice sheets. His work primarily involves the collection, processing, and interpretation of geophysical remote sensing data, along with the assimilation of data into glaciological models. His expertise in these areas contributes significantly to understanding the impacts of climate change on cryospheric systems.

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.