Space, Earth and Environment

Alfred Andersson and Holger Johansson, students in the Engineering mathematics and computational science master’s programme, will present the thesis Hydropower optimization with detailed reservoir representation, Novel approaches for accurate modeling of reservoir levels in hydropower river systems.
Opponents: Tuss Anzelius
Supervisor: Hanna Ek Fälth
Examiner: Fredrik Hedenus
Location: Seminar room&nbsp;HB3,&nbsp;Hörsalsvägen

Ellen Larsson and Andrea Weddig, students in the Industry Ecology master’s programme, will present the thesis&nbsp;Sweden’s Meat Consumption and the&nbsp;Implementation of EUDR in the Food Retail&nbsp;Sector.
Opponents: Klara Larsson and Sara Sjögren
Examiner: Göran Berndes
Supervisor: Christel Cederberg
Location: Seminar room EL53,&nbsp;Hörsalsvägen 11, House&nbsp;Linsen,&nbsp;floor&nbsp;5&nbsp;

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Title: Foresight in urban planning: A study of foresight usage in Swedish municipalities
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Authors: Hilma Andersson and Emma Cedås
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Presentation Date &amp; Time: Tuesday June 2, 8:30-9:45
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Location: EDIT Building, Gröna Rummet
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Abstract:
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This study aimed to investigate how Swedish municipalities use foresight in urban planning by studying the 23 grants granted within the Framtidens platser funding call. With this, the objective was to provide suggestions on how municipalities could possibly enhance their foresight work.  Foresight is a relatively novel term in the context of Swedish municipalities, and their experiences of working with foresight have not yet been looked into thoroughly. Historically, urban planning has been based on statistical data for long-term planning and scenario development. To improve this, foresight is now being increasingly used in that field to broaden perspectives and create more robust planning. The research methodology used was a literature study, interviews with municipalities participating in projects in Framtidens platser and a systematic analysis of the project plans. In addition, project-specific events were attended and observational research was conducted. The first main finding was that there is a lack of awareness of what tools are considered foresight tools. Second, a majority of municipalities studied perceive that foresight lacks connection to reality, which is challenging. However, foresight is also seen as a new way of thinking, which can be both a benefit and a challenge. Also, the importance of support and engagement from leadership and politicians was identified as an important success factor when using foresight. Lastly, for foresight to become increasingly used by Swedish municipalities, it was found that the process needs to be perceived as legitimate. To address these five insights, the knowledge and purpose of foresight needs to be enhanced in municipalities. We propose a foresight forum where municipalities can learn from each other and share knowledge, as well as a certification of foresight facilitators to enhance legitimacy.
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Pablo Arriagada Torres, students in the&nbsp;Physics&nbsp;master’s programme, will present the thesis&nbsp;Dusty Star-Forming Galaxies at High-Redshift - A study on their star formation with dust and CO emission.
Opponents:&nbsp;Hampus Hansen and Theodor Hansson
Supervisors:&nbsp;Kirsten Kraiberg Knudsen and Tom Bakx
Examiner:&nbsp;Magnus Thomasson
Location: Room EF, Hörsalsvägen 11, EDIT-huset, floor 6&nbsp;

Emanuel Carlsson (Sustainable Energy Systems) and Marcus Edman (Industrial Ecology), will present the thesis: Title: Assessing Energy Security Strategies in Europe’s 2022 Energy Crisis - An Empirical Study of the Impact of Generation Diversity, Spare Capacity, and Import Dependence on Electricity Price Across Bidding Zones
Opponent:&nbsp;Johan Söderbergh
Examiner:&nbsp;Fredrik Hedenus
Supervisors:&nbsp;Xiaoming Kan &amp; Yodefia Rahmad
Location:&nbsp;ED

Anton Gleisner, student in the Sustainable Energy Systems master’s programme, will present the thesis "The Big Car Dilemma: Exploring Consumer Attitudes Toward Vehicle Size and the Barriers to Downsizing".
Opponents:&nbsp;Corey McKinley&nbsp;
Supervisor: Johannes Morfeldt
Examiner: Daniel Johansson
Location: Seminar room KA, Kemigården 4, 4th floor&nbsp;

Title: Car-sharing in Gothenburg: An Evaluation of its Current Role, Implementation Challenges, and Potential within Sustainable Mobility
Authors: Joel Johansson and Andreas Quist
Presentation Date &amp; Time: Tuesday June 2, 10:00-11:15
Location: EDIT Building, Gröna Rummet
Abstract:
This thesis provides a comprehensive evaluation of car-sharing in Gothenburg, with the aim of mapping its current state, identifying key stakeholders, and assessing how the service is distributed and integrated into the city's urban mobility system. Drawing on theoretical perspectives from sustainability transitions and innovation systems, and combining these with empirical findings from interviews and spatial mapping, the study examines both the practical implementation of car-sharing and its potential for further development. Particular attention is given to challenges faced by various actors, such as municipalities, service providers, and real estate developers, and how these can be addressed to enhance adoption and long-term viability. Findings show that while Gothenburg has a relatively well-developed ecosystem of local actors supporting car-sharing, significant challenges persist at the national level. The most prominent barriers are regulatory in nature, including the lack of a formal legal definition for car-sharing, its current classification under a high VAT rate, and limitations on the use of public parking spaces for shared vehicles. These obstacles limit the ability of local actors to fully integrate car-sharing into urban planning and mobility strategies. Moreover, behavioral and cultural attachment to private car ownership remains a major barrier, underscoring the need for both supportive measures and policies that gradually discourage car dependency. The study concludes that car-sharing is currently positioned between a niche and acceleration phase, with growing legitimacy but still constrained by structural and institutional factors. A policy mix that includes both creative support and controlled destabilization of the private car regime is essential to advance its diffusion. The thesis highlights the importance of aligning car-sharing with public transport and urban planning, and emphasizes the need for national recognition of its role in a multimodal and sustainable transport system.

Elina Ryding and Bjarne Sihlbom, students in the Learning and leadership master’s programme, will present the thesis&nbsp;Key factors to consider in guided tours in STEM subjects for years 6 to 9:&nbsp;&nbsp;A study about successes and failures in guided tours and field trips for middle school students.
The thesis work was carried out at Onsala Space Observatory.
Supervisor: Robert Cumming, Onsala Space Observatory, SEE
Examiner: Philip Gerlee, MV
Location: Pascal, MV, Hörsalsvägen 1
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Tuss Anzelius, student in the Complex adaptive systems master’s programme, will present the thesis The Potential for Capacity Expansion in Swedish Hydropower Plants.
Opponents: Alfred Andersson &amp; Holger Johansson
Supervisor: Hanna Ek Fälth
Examiner: Fredrik Hedenus
Location: Seminar room ED

LARA LEKO, student in the Environmental science master’s programme, will present the thesis The diurnal cycle of cloud ice water path - A global diurnal analysis of ice water path as seen from Chalmers Cloud Ice Climatology.
Opponents: Edvin Dannäs
Supervisor: Patrick Eriksson
Examiner: Patrick Eriksson
Location: Seminar room EL52, Address Hörsalsvägen 11, House EDIT, floor 5

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William Hillard, student in the Physics master's programme presents the thesis&nbsp;Simulation and analysis of planet impact parameters and their role on planetary configurations.
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Opponent:&nbsp; Alfred Juhlin Onbeck and Johan Albråten.</div>
Examiner: Carina Persson
Supervisor: Niloofar Khorshid och Emil Knudstrup
Lecture hall: EB, Hörsalsvägen 11, Edit, fl 4
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Edvin Dannäs, student in the Engineering mathematics and Computational science master’s program, will present the thesis ”MACHI – Minimal atmospheric correction for hyperspectral imagers – Development and validation of a novel algorithm”.
Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Landon Garrett
Opponent: Lara Leko
Examiner: Prof. Patrick Eriksson
Location: Seminar room EL52, Address Hörsalsvägen 11, House EDIT, floor 5

Hanna Bergman, student in the study programme Högskoleingenjör Elektroteknik (TIELL), will present her degree project "Direct Current Leakage in CNF-MIM Capacitors with High-k Dielectric and TiN electrode”
Opponent: Kevin Bältner
Supervisor: Farzan Ghavanini, Smoltek Semi AB
Examiner: Arto Heikkilä
Location: Room EB, Hörsalsvägen 11, EDIT-huset, floor 4

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Presentation of master thesis

Master's thesis presentations at Space, Earth and Environment

21 May

13:15 - Alfred Andersson and Holger Johansson

27 May

10:45 - Ellen Larsson and Andrea Weddig

2 June

08:30 - Hilma Andersson and Emma Cedås

09:00 - Pablo Arriagada Torres

09:00 - Emanuel Carlsson and Marcus Edman

10:00 - Anton Gleisner

10:00 - Joel Johansson and Andreas Quist

3 June

10:00 - Elina Ryding and Bjarne Sihlbom

5 June

13:15 - Tuss Anzelius

10 June

10:00 - Lara Leko

10:00 - William Hillard

11:00 - Edvin Dannäs

13 June

10:00 - Hanna Bergman, Högskoleingenjör, Elektroteknik (TIELL)