Dr. Oleksandr Mialyk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Oleksandr Mialyk is a researcher at the University of Twente, focusing on the interdisciplinary aspects of global water resources, agrifood systems, climate change, and society. He has a strong background in Earth and Planetary Sciences, particularly in water footprint, water scarcity, consumption, and crop production. Mialyk's recent projects include analyzing the historical water footprints of humanity for the World Bank Group and contributing to multi-model assessments of future crop yields affected by climate change. He plays a crucial role as an outreach coordinator for the Water Footprint Network, where he raises awareness through talks and interviews, and co-organizes events for early-career scientists. His expertise also extends to agricultural biological sciences and crop modeling, addressing significant issues such as sustainable irrigation development and global water resource management. His work emphasizes enhancing the resilience of food systems against climate change and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Researching complex cross-disciplinary interactions in global water resources, agrifood systems, and climate change from a scientific and outreach perspective.

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.