Dr. Max Ramgraber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Max Ramgraber is an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, specializing in uncertainty estimation and data assimilation within hydrogeology. His research focuses on the development of statistical methods to quantify uncertainties in environmental systems, particularly in subsurface environments where data is often sparse and incomplete. He employs advanced data assimilation algorithms to improve model parameters over time, enhancing the self-improving nature of simulations used in applications such as automated control systems and GPS tracking. With a Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and experience as a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ramgraber combines rigorous numerical modeling techniques with uncertainty quantification to address challenges in groundwater studies. His work aims to create physically meaningful connections in the fragmented information of subsurface properties and to contribute to the reliability of groundwater resources, which are critical freshwater reservoirs globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of environmental engineering, focusing on uncertainty estimation and data assimilation.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, USA

Conducted research in data assimilation and statistical methods in environmental systems.

Awards

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Veni Grant

2024-07-19
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Prix Léon du Pasquier et Louis Perrier Prize

2021-11-16
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Outstanding Student Poster PICO Award

2018-01-01

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.