Dr. Thomas Stevens

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Stevens is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University, focusing on the interaction between climate, surface processes, and tectonics during the Cenzoic-Quaternary timescales. His research primarily investigates terrestrial loess deposits and wind-blown dust, particularly in regions like China and Eastern Europe, analyzing their provenance, age, and climate records. Through his work, Stevens contributes to the understanding of past climate changes and interactions with landscapes, utilizing keywords such as dust, loess, provenance, luminescence, past climate, age dating, and abrupt climate change.

Research Interests

Physical Geography Loess Deposits Wind-Blown Dust Climate Change

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Lecturing and conducting research in physical geography, focusing on past climates and landscape evolution.

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.