Dr. Floris Van Ogtrop

Associate Professor

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Biography

Floris Van Ogtrop is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His research primarily focuses on hydrology, drought risk, natural hazards, water quality, and agro-ecosystems. Floris employs field monitoring, modeling, and remote sensing techniques to address climate variability and land management, thereby enhancing water security at the catchment and farm scale. He is actively involved in urban agriculture and circular economy initiatives, aiming to explore reclaimed water and organic waste streams for sustainable food production in cities. Among his current research projects are the monitoring of cyanobacterial blooms using satellite imagery, and the development of food waste-based fertilizers for hydroponic systems. He teaches applied statistics within life and environmental sciences and supervises Master's and PhD students in areas related to space/time modeling of algae blooms and small-scale circular farming systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Associate Professor in hydrology, focusing on drought risk and water quality.

Courses

Applied Statistics

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.