Dr. Michael Janssen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Janssen is an assistant professor at Radboud University specializing in Astrophysics. His research focuses on data reduction, synthetic data generation pipelines, and calibration imaging for the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). Janssen's specific interests lie in the study of radio sources such as Sgr A* and M87, as well as understanding active galactic nuclei (AGN) and their feedback mechanisms. His expertise includes accretion and jet formation, stellar evolution, and star formation, with a strong emphasis on GRMHD simulations and model-fitting for Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) data. He is involved in several notable projects, including BlackHoleCam and the Event Horizon Telescope, contributing to advancements in the field of radio astronomy.

Research Interests

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).