Mats Olvmo

Mats Olvmo is a Lecturer at the Department of Geosciences, University of Gothenburg. His academic career spans over three decades, with a focus on geomorphology, glacial geology, and planetary landform studies. He holds a bachelor's degree (1983) and a doctoral degree (1989) from the University of Gothenburg, mentored by Professor Sten Rudberg. His teaching primarily revolves around geomorphology within the Geography program, integrating physical and human geography perspectives.

Research interests include glaciofluvial canyons, preglacial weathered soils, and structural morphology. Since 2016, he has investigated palsa mires in northern Sweden and their response to climate change. Collaborations with institutions like Stockholm University and international planetary scientists highlight his work on Martian landform analogs and Svalbard’s periglacial environments.

Key contributions span geomorphic mapping, glacial erosion quantification, and interdisciplinary studies linking geology with climate and human systems. His fieldwork emphasizes detailed terrestrial and extraterrestrial landscape analysis, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 1989.

• Education:
  • Bachelor in Physical Geography, University of Gothenburg (1983)
  • Doctoral Thesis: Glaciofluvial Canyons in Sweden (1989)
• Key Research Themes:
  • Palsa mire degradation and climate change
  • Martian landform analogs (Nereidum Montes)
  • Structural morphology of Swedish bedrock
  • Long-term landscape evolution models
• Collaborations:
  • Stockholm University (Karna Lidmar-Bergström)
  • German Aerospace Center (Mars landform studies)
  • Swedish Permafrost Research Network

Fieldwork and remote sensing techniques form the core of his methodology, with recent work emphasizing UAV lidar and multispectral imaging for palsa monitoring. His research bridges terrestrial and planetary sciences, contributing to both Earth system and Mars exploration studies.