Dr. Sonia Brugel

Professor

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Biography

Sonia Brugel is a biological oceanographer specializing in phytoplankton ecophysiology. Her research focuses on the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, particularly the role of nutrient eutrophication in the Gulf of Bothnia, and monitoring microbial communities as indicators of environmental quality status. She has been involved in various research projects addressing the effects of browning coastal waters on marine food webs and the adaptation of coastal microorganisms to environmental changes. Additionally, her work has included studies on DNA metabarcoding of marine phytoplankton and the stoichiometry of food webs in Nordic Arctic ecosystems, analyzing how climate change may alter the nutritional quality of plankton communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Conduct research related to phytoplankton ecophysiology and the ecological impacts of climate change.

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Umeå Marine Sciences Centre • Hörnefors

Collaborate on research projects concerning marine ecology and environmental monitoring.

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.