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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.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.