Dr. Phil Vardon

Professor

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Biography

Phil Vardon is a Professor in the Energy Geo-Mechanics Section of Geo-Engineering at Delft University of Technology. He leads the department's theme in Geothermal Science Engineering and his research focuses on complex coupled processes in geomaterials. His work examines the impacts of soils and geomaterials on the processes of heat, moisture, and contaminant movement, with practical applications in geothermal energy, slope stability, and radioactive waste disposal. Vardon teaches Soil Mechanics at the undergraduate level and Geothermal Energy at the postgraduate level. His expertise includes geothermal energy systems, field testing, coupled numerical modeling of geomaterials, and scientific computer programming including parallel algorithms. He is currently involved in several funded projects such as EPOS-NL and EASYGO, and has received numerous awards for his contributions to innovation and environmental geotechnics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of Energy Geo-Mechanics and Geothermal Science Engineering.

Awards

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Innovation Prize

2022-12-01
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NENnovation Award

2020-01-01
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Environmental Geotechnics Prize

2019-10-04

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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