Dr. Lars Van Dijk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lars Gerrie van Dijk is a PhD student at Aarhus University in the Department of Environmental Science, specializing in Environmental Microbiology. His research primarily focuses on the ecology of microbial communities found in cryoconite holes on glacier surfaces, with a particular emphasis on understanding how pollutants in glacier systems influence these communities. He investigates the microbial-driven mineralization of pollutants and their impact on community dynamics and overall ecosystem functioning. Lars is a participant in the ICEBIO project, which is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, funded under the HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01 program. Through this work, he aims to advance the understanding of microbial ecology in polar environments and contribute valuable insights regarding the effects of environmental change on these sensitive ecosystems.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2023-01-31 — Present

Aarhus University • Roskilde, Denmark

Conducting research in Environmental Microbiology, focusing on microbial ecology and the impact of pollutants in glacier environments.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.