Dr. Mark Van Loosdrecht

Professor

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Biography

Mark van Loosdrecht is a full professor and section leader in Environmental Biotechnology at Delft University of Technology. He is fascinated by Microbial Ecology and is involved in designing new processes for wastewater treatment and waste-to-product conversion. His research focuses on biofilm processes, the conversion of nitrogen compounds, phosphate, and the production of microbial polymers. Mark has received several prestigious awards including the Simon Stevin Award in 2013, the Spinoza Award in 2014, the Lee Kuan Yew Prize in 2012, and the Stockholm Water Prize in 2018. He is a member of various academies, including the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Professor

— Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Leading research in Environmental Biotechnology, focusing on microbial processes in wastewater treatment.

Awards

#1

Simon Stevin Award

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Spinoza Award

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Lee Kuan Yew Prize

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Stockholm Water Prize

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.