Dr. Michiel Baatsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michiel Baatsen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, focusing on Marine Atmospheric Research with expertise in Dynamics and Meteorology. His research covers past warm climates, particularly during the Pliocene and Eocene epochs, utilizing climate model simulations with the Community Earth System Model (CESM). Baatsen’s work examines atmospheric dynamics, including variability in heat transports. He actively collaborates with various institutions, such as KNMI and NIOZ, on projects studying weather, climate, and extremes. He is passionate about storm chasing and exploring atmospheric phenomena. As a teacher, he delivers courses in Dynamical Meteorology and Earth System Modelling, contributing to the academic community through research and education in Earth sciences.

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