Dr. Ben Feringa

Professor

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Biography

Ben L. Feringa is the Jacobus van 't Hoff Distinguished Professor of Molecular Sciences at the University of Groningen. His research focuses on Organic Chemistry, Catalysis, and Molecular Nanotechnology. Notably, he has contributed significantly to the field of synthetic organic chemistry. Feringa has held prestigious positions on numerous scientific boards, including the ERC Scientific Council and the Advisory Committee for the 'Nationaal Groeifonds'. His leadership extends to being a Co-Director at the Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center at East China University of Science and Technology. He is also recognized as a Foreign Member of several distinguished academies, including the Royal Society in the UK and the National Academy in the USA. Feringa's accomplishments include being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in molecular machines, and he has published widely in top-tier journals. His commitment to advancing chemical research is evident through his involvement with various national and international scientific committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Leading research in Molecular Sciences and providing academic instruction.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.