Professor Dr. Peter Verburg

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Biography

Peter Verburg is a Full Professor in Environmental Geography at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he leads the Environmental Geography group. Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher, his work primarily focuses on land use analysis and modeling. He has developed a wide range of methods to analyze spatial patterns of land use at local and global scales, incorporating approaches from social sciences, econometrics, geography, and earth sciences. His land use models are utilized worldwide, contributing significantly to regional and global scale modeling. Verburg actively engages in research related to sustainable city planning and climate change adaptation, and he is involved at the EU level in various research projects in the field. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, he has organized numerous workshops and courses on land use modeling and ecosystem services. He is also a member of the Earth Commission and serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal Landscape Urban Planning.

Research Interests

Land Change Analysis Spatial Analysis Modeling Landscape Ecology Ecosystem Services Interdisciplinary Analysis of Human-Environment Interactions Environmental Decision Making Scenarios Multi-Functional Land Use Sustainable Intensification Landscape Aesthetics

Experience

Professor Environmental Spatial Analysis

2010-01-01 — Present

Institute Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leading the Environmental Geography group and focusing on research related to spatial analysis and land use modeling.

Senior Researcher

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Alterra, WUR •

Conducted research in land use and environmental issues.

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Wageningen University •

Part of the Land Dynamics group focusing on land use change.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Utrecht University •

Engaged in geographical science research.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2000-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Wageningen University •

Worked in soil science and geology.

Junior Researcher

1996-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Wageningen University •

Involved in agronomical research.

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.