Dr. Stefan Johansson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefan Johansson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing Science at Umeå University and serves as the Deputy Head of the department. His educational background includes a recognition as a university teacher. His research interests mainly focus on visualization and interactivity, striving to enhance the accessibility of authentic data, particularly for children and youth, to foster their interest in science and technology. He is involved in an interdisciplinary project titled "Creative Exploration Atmosphere – Visualization Authentic Data" (VisA), which emphasizes developing educational tools to visualize atmospheric data. Johansson's teaching experience predominantly covers computer graphics and software engineering. He has also impacted the educational landscape through his role as the Programme Director for the MSc programme in Computing Science Engineering from 2022 to 2023. His research includes working with matrix computations and parallel scientific computing. He has experience as a scientific leader for an interactive exhibition and has contributed to the technical and didactic aspects of educational environments.

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.