Our research
We study the field of Earth System Science - 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 Science. 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.
Sustainable innovative drinking water treatment solutions
Contact: 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
Contact: Johan Hogmalm
The research contributes to:
- stable energy storage across seasons
- the development of sustainable energy systems
Exploring greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands
Contact: Amelie Lindgren
Financier: Swedish Geological Surveys
Towards a sustainable and resilient water supply in Sweden
Contact: 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.
Contact: Jörgen Bogren, Torbjörn Gustavsson, Klimator AB
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 of Gothenburg (APE)
Research leaders: Robert Björk, 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
