Dr. Torbjörn Lager

Professor

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Biography

Torbjörn Lager is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Gothenburg specializing in Logic Programming and Natural Language Processing. He has made significant contributions to the fields of web-based logic programming, developing platforms such as SWISH that enable interactive tutorials and user-oriented logic programming. His notable works include research on State Chart XML (SCXML), which serves as a control abstraction for state machine notation, and building conversational agents, further expanding the boundaries of dialogue systems. Throughout his career, Lager has participated in numerous international workshops and conferences, sharing his expertise in the areas of language technology, dialogue management, and web science. His extensive publication history includes proceedings and papers that are recognized in the academic community. He is committed to advancing research and education in logic-based programming paradigms, paving the way for future innovations in this domain.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).