Dr. Sophia Laporte

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophia Laporte is a doctoral student at Umeå University, focusing on ice-related sediment transport and bank erosion in Fennoscandian rivers. Her work investigates the critical role of ice in shaping river channels in the northern hemisphere, emphasizing known geomorphic processes associated with ice. Collaborating with her supervisor, Dr. Lina Polvi Sjöberg, she employs a novel technique known as environmental seismology to obtain continuous data on rivers and gain insights into how ice influences channel formation across seasons. With an understanding of the changes projected due to climate change, her research aims to contribute significantly to the field of restoration ecology as part of an active research group.

Research Interests

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.