Dr. Pepijn Bakker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pepijn Bakker is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Earth Climate. His research focuses on studying the dynamics of the climate system, employing climate models and analyzing archives of past climate changes. His aim is to improve our understanding of the climate system over time-scales of centuries to thousands of years by combining the complexity and resolution of climate models with data from climate archives. Bakker's work is closely related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to address climate change and protect the planet. He is actively involved in research projects examining the Antarctic ice sheet and centennial climate variability. Additionally, he teaches courses on climate modeling, providing students with hands-on experience in modeling the Earth's future climate. Bakker's contributions include datasets related to climate response and storm surge changes in a warmer world, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing climate science and education.

Research Interests

Courses

Climate Modeling

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.