Dr. Klaas Kresse

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Klaas Kresse is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, focusing on urban transformations at the intersection of land management, urban policy, and socio-environmental justice. His work critically investigates how institutional frameworks shape, enable, and hinder urban transformations. Kresse emphasizes the need for comprehensive planning mechanisms to secure Sustainable Development Goals amidst fiscal and ecological pressures. His research encompasses land-based financing instruments, participatory land policies, and the application of innovative tools in urban planning and design processes. Previously, he has held positions as an Associate Professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Seoul. He has taught at Goethe University Frankfurt and Hamburg University. Kresse has received several notable grants, including a fellowship at Hochschule Rhein-Waal in Germany and recognition as a Lincoln Institute Scholar. His current project explores artificial intelligence policy innovations that assist urban transformation actors in creating resilient future visions for neighborhoods.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Research and teaching in the field of urban transformations.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Ewha Womans University • Seoul, South Korea

Taught courses related to urban planning and policy.

Visiting Professor

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

University of Seoul • Seoul, South Korea

Conducted research and taught urban studies.

Requirements for Radboud University

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:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).