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Sofia Thorsson

Professor

Department of Earth 91̽»¨s
Telephone
+46 766-18 47 33
Mail
sofiat@gvc.gu.se
Visiting address
Medicinaregatan 7B
41262 ³Òö³Ù±ð²ú´Ç°ù²µ
Room number
462
Postal address
Box 460
40530 ³Òö³Ù±ð²ú´Ç°ù²µ

About Sofia Thorsson

Research interests

Urban climate, focusing on measurements and modelling of micro-scale processes, air quality and human comfort in urban areas, as well as integration of climate knowledge in urban design and planning.

Many of my projects are multi- and interdisciplinary, including scientists from atmospheric science, architecture, urban and regional planning, psychology, and environmental economy.

Current projects

Research focuses on measurements and modelling of:

  • micro-scale processes and patterns associated with urban landscape elements (buildings, canyons, parks etc.)
  • urban air quality
  • biometeorology, including human comfort
  • impacts of climate change on heat waves and urban tourism

Studies have mainly been carried out in Sweden in the ³Òö³Ù±ð²ú´Ç°ù²µ area, but also in cities in Japan, UK, Germany, Burkina Faso and Kenya.