Dr. Gabriel Sigmund

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gabriel Sigmund is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research specializing in micropollutants and environmental science. His research focuses on understanding and predicting the sorption, mobility, and persistence of contaminants in both engineered systems, such as sorbent-filled reactors, and natural environments, particularly soil passage. His work aims to enhance risk assessment and reduce the environmental footprint of organic compounds in water treatment technologies. Sigmund's ongoing research includes the study of biochar and wood-based activated carbon for sustainable contaminant removal, the mobility of ionic and ionizable organic contaminants, and the interface of science and policy in chemical pollution. He serves on multiple expert committees and is a board member of the International Panel on Chemical Pollution. With a strong background in environmental analytics and chemistry, Sigmund is committed to addressing critical issues related to water quality and pollution.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Wageningen University & Research • Wageningen

Focus on micropollutants and environmental science.

Junior Research Group Leader

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Vienna • Vienna

Led research in environmental systems science.

Guest Scientist

2019-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Nankai University • Tianjin

Contributed to environmental science projects.

PostDoc

2019-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Agroscope • Switzerland

Conducted environmental analytics.

PostDoc

2018-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Technical University of Munich • Munich

Focused on analytical chemistry in water chemistry.

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the master's program Sufficient background in required subjects for the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified copy)
  • Final transcript of records (certified copy)
  • Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation (required for some specializations)
Specialization Notes

Wageningen University offers MSc programs corresponding to the research departments listed. Admission is centralized but evaluates the relevance of the undergraduate degree to the specific department's field.