Dr. Jill Slinger

Professor

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Biography

Jill Slinger is a transdisciplinary scientist and educator specializing in environmental systems modeling and engineering policy analysis at Delft University of Technology. She holds an honorary visiting professorship at Rhodes University in South Africa and serves as a board member of the International Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE). Her research expertise encompasses various areas, including field-based knowledge of aquatic systems, mathematical modeling, intervention methods, and participatory engagement with communities, scientists, and policymakers in the private sector. She actively publishes in leading journals focused on water, coastal, environmental science, policy, and engineering, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the transdisciplinary journal Environmental Development. Currently, her research activities are devoted to using ecosystem-based design knowledge to foster transdisciplinary interactions among stakeholders, scientists, and policymakers involved in river and coastal system management through a co-design approach.

Research Interests

Awards

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Open Education Award

2022-03-22
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Visiting Scholar Fellowship

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Mellon Senior Scholar Fellowship

2013-10-14

Courses

2025 Advanced System Dynamics Building Nature and…

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.