Dr. Jack Pronk

Professor

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Biography

Jack Pronk, a full professor at the Delft University of Technology's Industrial Microbiology section, is passionate about microbial physiology and performance in industrial contexts, focusing on metabolic engineering with yeasts. He collaborates closely with colleagues Pascale Daran-Lapujade and Jean-Marc Daran and leads a dedicated team of students at both BSc and MSc levels, as well as postdocs and technicians. Additionally, he has a strong commitment to teaching and is actively involved in the Life Science & Technology programs at Leiden and Delft.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2005-01-01 — Present

Department of Industrial Microbiology, TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands

Leading the department in various research efforts and guiding a dedicated team of researchers.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.