Dr. Jack Middelburg

Professor

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Biography

Jack Middelburg is a professor at Utrecht University, specializing in inorganic geochemistry, biogeochemistry, and ecology. His research explores elemental cycles and organism-oriented studies, focusing on processes such as weathering of rocks and the analysis of deep-sea pore-waters. He employs both laboratory studies and numerical modeling techniques for global and nanometer scale investigations. Middelburg has received various accolades including the PIONIER Award in 2002 and recognition from the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2008. He is recognized for his contributions to oceanography with the EUR-OCEANS Roland Wollast Award and has earned multiple editorial roles in prominent scientific journals. His work has made significant impacts on understanding ecosystem processes and nutrient cycling in aquatic environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-12 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Head of the Department of Geochemistry, conducting research and teaching in the field.

Awards

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PIONIER Award

2002-01-01
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Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences Membership

2008-01-01
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Roland Wollast Award

2008-01-01
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Outstanding Editor Award

2016-01-01
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G. Evelyn Hutchinson Award

2016-01-01
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Vernadsky Medal

2017-01-01
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Fellow of the Geochemical Society

2019-01-01
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Fellow of Academia Europaea

2019-01-01
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Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

2022-01-01

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