Dr. Urban Wiklund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Urban Wiklund is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Umeå University. He obtained his M.Sc. degree in industrial electronics from Luleå Technical University in 1985, a licentiate degree in industrial electronics with a focus on automatic control from the same institution in 1988, and completed his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Umeå University in 2001. He has been working as a research engineer at Umeå University Hospital since 1989 and was appointed as adjunct professor in the Department of Radiation Sciences at Umeå University in 2022. His primary research interests focus on signal processing and its applications in biomedical signals, contributing to advancements in the understanding and treatment of various medical conditions.

Research Interests

Biomedical Engineering Signal Processing Biomedical Signals

Experience

Research Engineer

— Present

Umeå University Hospital • Umeå, Sweden

Working as a research engineer focusing on biomedical applications.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Department of Radiation Sciences, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Contributing to research and education in the field of radiation sciences.

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.