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Teresia Svensson

Deputy Head of Department, Associate Professor

My research explores the occurrence and cycling of halogenated compounds in nature and society. I also a strong commitment to advancing quality in higher education.

Rethinking halogens in nature and society

My research examines the complex role of halogenated compounds in ecosystems and society.

Our work shows that chlorine is not only an industrial contaminant but also a fundamental part of biogeochemical cycles, particularly through natural chlorination in soils—challenging long鈥慼eld assumptions.

Organohalogen compounds are widely known for their toxicity, persistence, and historical association with industrial pollution, yet many are also produced naturally in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Despite their broad distribution and potential implications for human health, we still know surprisingly little about how these compounds move through the environment and ultimately enter the food we consume.

Quality in higher education

I have a strong commitment to advancing quality in higher education. My work focuses on PBL, information literacy, interdisciplinary learning, student empowerment, and strengthening educational quality through student鈥慶entred and active learning approaches.

Publications

2026

Johannes Kikuchi, Malin Montelius, Gustav Sporre, David Bastviken, Teresia Svensson (2026) Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 98, p. 10511-10520 (Article in journal)
Muhammad Jamshaid Ashiq, Anna Andersson, Henrik Kylin, Teresia Svensson, Michael Gonsior, David Bastviken (2026) Water, Air and Soil Pollution, Vol. 237, Article 505 (Article in journal)

2023

Teresia Svensson, Anders L枚fgren, Peter Saetre, Ulrik Kautsky, David Bastviken (2023) Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 57, p. 11067-11074 (Article in journal)

2022

Teresia Svensson, Yves Thiry, Bueno Ma茂t茅, Yvonne Oelmann (2022) Elsevier Reference Collection in Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Chapter in book)
Teresia Svensson, Julie Wilk, Kajsa Gustafsson 脜man (2022) The journal of academic librarianship, Vol. 48, Article 102465 (Article in journal)

Research

News

CV

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  • 2017
    顿辞肠别苍迟听
  • 2010-2011
    Post doc University of British Columbia, Water Air and Soil Laboratory at Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), Vancouver, Canada
  • 2006
    Guest researcher at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (Former Institute of Ecosystem Studies (IES), USA听
  • 2006
    Lecturer
    Department of Thematic studies/Environmental Change, Link枚ping University
  • 2006听
    Ph.D Biogeochemistry
    Department of Thematic studies - Water and Environmental Studies, Link枚ping University, Thesis title: Chlorine transport in a small catchment

Mission

  • 2019-
    Programme director of the bachelor’s programme in Environmental Science, 一本道

  • 2011-2018
    Programme director of the MSc program Science for Sustainable development, 一本道, (2011-). This MSc program was in 2013 top-ranked by the Swedish Higher 一本道 Authority (UKÄ) and got the highest grade.


 

Teaching

  • Course responsibility for 20 courses in environmental science the last 8 years on both BSc and MSc level (ranging from 7.5-30 ECTS credits with 20-70 students per course).

Environmental Change