Dr. Govert Somsen

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Biography

Govert Somsen is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam specializing in Biomolecular Analysis and Analytical Chemistry. He obtained his doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from VU Amsterdam in 1997. His research focuses on the characterization of (bio)polymers and complex mixtures, with an emphasis on molecular heterogeneity. He has made significant contributions to the development and optimization of coupled analytical techniques, combining liquid-phase separations with mass spectrometry and optical spectroscopy. With an H index of 43, he has authored over 230 papers and serves as an editor for the Journal of Chromatography. Somsen has played a pivotal role in various international symposia and is a co-founder of the Center of Analytical Sciences Amsterdam. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Molecular Analysis and Clinical Analytical Chemistry, among others. Somsen has held various administrative roles, including Chairman of the Examination Board of Chemistry at VU-UvA and has been actively involved in several scientific organizations since 2014.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Leading research and teaching in biomolecular analysis and analytical chemistry.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
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Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.