Dr. Ellen Minkman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ellen Minkman is an assistant professor specializing in governance and socio-technical systems. Her research focuses on decision-making and governance in water delta management. Ellen completed her studies in Civil Engineering and Science Communication at TU Delft and obtained her PhD in public administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2021. Her doctoral research examined policy transfer within Adaptive Delta Management practices, particularly looking at implementations in the Netherlands and various Asian countries. Ellen's main research themes include governance transitions related to water management and agriculture's intersection with energy policies. She is actively involved in the H2020 project ENCLUDE, which focuses on energy citizenship and the governance transition of climate-adaptive agriculture in Dutch coastal regions. Moreover, she participates in the Closer Cities research initiative, which aims to enhance urban knowledge sharing. Her expertise includes the Dutch approach to water management and policy. Ellen Minkman is dedicated to advancing knowledge in her fields of interest through innovative research and collaboration with international partners.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.