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University 91̽»¨
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Field station in Northern Sweden
The Latnjajaure field station outside Abisko, Sweden, has been home to research on ecosystems and climate change since 1990.
Photo: Jonas Stenström

Our research

We study the field of Earth System 91̽»¨ - nature, human society and their interactions in time and space. In an international and interdisciplinary research environment, our research address and develop solutions for global challenges such as climate change and the green transition.

Our expertise lies in the fields of Physical geography, Geology, and Ecosystem 91̽»¨. Our strong research areas are "Climate and Climate Change", "The Geosphere" and "Earth Surface Processes". We specialize in tools applied in these areas, such as dendrochronology, isotope analysis, Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing.

Finding solutions to global challenges

Our research projects address the biggest sustainability challenges with applied, innovative solutions. Read about some of our latest projects and spin-off companies as a result of our research.

Sustainable innovative drinking water treatment solutions

91̽»¨: Philipp Wanner 
Funder: Formas

  • protects from dangerous contaminants in drinking water
  • reduces the costs of water treatment
  • lowers operating costs for producers and ultimately drinking water prices

Geothermal energy in HeatVault

91̽»¨: Johan Hogmalm
The research contributes to:

  • stable energy storage across seasons
  • the development of sustainable energy systems

Exploring greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands

91̽»¨: Amelie Lindgren
Financier: Swedish Geological Surveys

Towards a sustainable and resilient water supply in Sweden

91̽»¨: Roland Barthel
Financier: Formas

Creating intelligent road weather solutions

Due to new technology, basic research on climate models from the early 90s has new relevance - for road climate. 

91̽»¨: Jörgen Bogren, Torbjörn Gustavsson,
 

Research groups and facilities

Our research groups conduct studies on the consequences of human activity on Earth. Many of our research projects focus on solutions for the sustainable development of our planet.

Regional Climate Group (RCG) 
Research leader: Deliang Chen

Alpine and Polar Ecology at the University 91̽»¨ (APE)
Research leaders: Robert µþÂáö°ù°ì, Heather Reese

Urban Climate Group
Research leaders: Sofia Thorsson, Fredrik Lindberg

Gothenburg University Laboratory for Dendrochronology (GULD)
Research leaders: Hans Linderholm, Kristina Seftigen

Hydrogeology Group
Research leaders: Roland Barthel, Philipp Wanner

Microgeochemistry Group Gothenburg MG3
Research leader: Thomas Zack

Biogeochemistry Group
Research leader: Tobias Rütting