Dr. Robert Harmsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Harmsen is an assistant professor at Utrecht University, within the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. His research focuses on the dynamics and factors driving the energy transition, with a particular emphasis on the residential sector and policy interaction. He seeks to improve knowledge on how these interactions affect policy design in the context of energy transitions. Robert's current research centers on the heat transition within the Dutch built environment, aiming to provide insights that can help inform effective energy policies. In his role at the university, he coordinates courses in the master's program in Sustainable Development, specifically in the Energy & Materials track. He teaches subjects such as Tools for Energy & Material Analysis and Policies for Energy & Material Transitions. Additionally, Robert guest lectures in the master's program for Energy Science and the bachelor's program in Global Sustainability Science, sharing his expertise and contributing to the academic development of students in these fields.

Research Interests

Courses

Tools for Energy & Material Analysis Policies for Energy & Material Transitions

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