Dr. Daan Beelen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daan Beelen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in sedimentology and stratigraphy. His research focuses on interpreting sedimentary records to understand historical climatological and environmental changes. Utilizing various independent methodologies, such as sedimentological, paleontological, and stratigraphic analyses, he seeks to gain deep insights into ancient processes and conditions that shaped the Earth's surface. Daan studies active surface processes to predict the behavior of sedimentary systems, contributing significantly to geological knowledge. His results include estimating the distribution of river morphologies worldwide, reconstructing depositional environments in sedimentary rock outcrops, inferring ancient sea level changes, and predicting sand dune migration rates using satellite data. Daan's expertise in assessing deposition and erosion dynamics in response to ocean bottom currents further enriches his research portfolio. His work has wide implications for understanding geological histories and predicting future geologic events.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht

Teaching and researching sedimentary rocks and their importance in understanding environmental changes.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology