Dr. Ivo Van Stokkum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ivo HM van Stokkum studied Physics at Radboud University Nijmegen from 1979 to 1984, obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Chemistry cum laude in 1982 and a Master’s degree in Experimental Physics cum laude in 1984. He completed his Ph.D. degree in Natural Sciences on September 13, 1989. His research focuses on the systems biophysics of photosynthesis, where he develops compartmental, spectral, and thermodynamic models to describe complex photosynthetic systems based on measured time-resolved absorption and emission spectra. His work emphasizes the application of global target analysis methods to estimate biophysical parameters from the data collected.

Research Interests

Systems Biophysics Photosynthesis

Experience

Assistant Professor

1989-12-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Joined the Department of Physics and Astronomy in a teaching and research capacity.

Associate Professor

2014-07-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Promoted to a higher academic position, focusing on advanced research in systems biophysics.

Courses

2SBI Applied Computer Science for SBI 3SBI Modeling for SBI 2MNW Practicum Physics and Computer Science, module Programming Mathematica 3MNW Project System Modeling BMTP Physics Physiology BMTP Photosynthesis Energy BMTP Parameter Estimation Applied Medical & Biological Science

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
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

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