Oskar Bäcklin
About Oskar Bäcklin
PhD student in the Gothenburg Urban Climate Group – Department of Earth Sciences and Landscape and Planning Group at the Unit for Human Geography – Department of Economy and Society
Research Area
Use and functionality of blue-green infrastructure (BGI) with a focus on climate adaptation, outdoor climate and recreation in urban environments. My research is conducted with both a Physical and Human geographical approach with the aim of conducting a holistic geographical investigation of BGI and its potential in urban development.
Research Projects
- Multifunctional blue-green infrastructure - optimizing socio-cultural and environmental aspects for sustainable urban development
- The influence of warm weather and outdoor - environment design on preschoolers physical activities and thermal comfort
Teaching
I teach within the bachelor and masters program in Geography