Dr. Marjolein Dijkstra

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Biography

Marjolein Dijkstra is a professor at Utrecht University, specifically within the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, where she leads the Computer Simulation group. Her research primarily focuses on the theoretical simulations of soft condensed matter systems, investigating phenomena such as sterically charged stabilized colloidal suspensions. She explores a range of topics including the structure of bulk and interfacial wetting behavior in colloidal (nanoparticle) suspensions, crystal structure prediction, nucleation, glasses, gels, and effective interactions. Dijkstra's work is distinguished by strong collaborative ties with experimentalists in the Soft Condensed Matter group at the Van ‘t Hoff Laboratory, reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical and practical aspects of material science.

Research Interests

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