Dr. Rob Govers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rob Govers is an Associate Professor of Tectonophysics at Utrecht University. His primary research interests lie in the domains of geodynamics, plate boundaries, and the processes involving deformation in the lithosphere and upper mantle. He focuses particularly on the earthquake cycle, utilizing geodetic methods such as GPS and InSAR to study the imprints of tectonic activity, especially at subduction plate boundaries. Govers has a specific interest in active margins, including those of the North American continent, the Caribbean region, the Mediterranean-Tethys region, and Tibet. He develops numerical modeling tools and employs solutions for partial differential equations (e.g., GTECTON, GFLEX) to create numerical models that integrate geological processes and observations.

Research Interests

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