Dr. Henk Dijkstra

Professor

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Biography

H.A. Dijkstra is a Professor at Utrecht University specializing in Marine Atmospheric Research and Physical Oceanography. He has made significant contributions in his field, recognized by several prestigious awards such as the NWO PIONEER award in 1996, the Lewis Fry Richardson Medal from the European Geosciences Union in 2005, and being named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics in 2009. Dijkstra's research primarily focuses on dynamical oceanography, where he leads advanced studies examining the complex interactions within the oceans and their atmospheric implications. In addition to his research accomplishments, he has served as a member of the Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2002. He has received various grants to advance his research initiatives, including an ERC Advanced Grant in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht

Leading research in Marine Atmospheric Research and Physical Oceanography.

Awards

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NWO PIONEER award

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Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences Member

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Lewis Fry Richardson Medal

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Fellow

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ERC Advanced Grant

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