Dr. Rick Dolphijn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rick Dolphijn is an associate professor in Media Culture Studies at Utrecht University. His academic focus spans continental philosophy, particularly the works of Gilles Deleuze and Michel Serres, contemporary arts, posthumanism, new materialism, and material culture, with particular emphasis on food studies and ecology. Rick coordinates the Humanities Honours Program and is engaged in interfaculty cooperation for community-based research, including projects on open cities and responses to COVID-19. He has facilitated undergraduate and graduate exchange programs with the University of Hong Kong and the University of Barcelona. His publications include influential books such as 'Foodscapes,' 'New Materialism: Interviews Cartographies,' and 'Philosophy Matter: Meditation,' alongside edited volumes contributing significantly to the field. Dolphijn has also been involved in several international research projects, including HERA and EU HORIZON grants, and has collaborated with the University of Gdansk to establish the More-Than-Human Studies Lab at Utrecht University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of Media Culture Studies, focusing on continental philosophy and material culture.

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