Dr. Ronnie De Jonge

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ronnie de Jonge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Utrecht University. His research focuses on plant-microbe interactions, specifically how plant root microbiomes communicate with their microbial partners to enhance nutrient uptake and promote sustainable agriculture. He has led projects investigating the role of microbial genetics and metagenomics in root microbiome assembly. De Jonge has contributed significantly to the field through various collaborations and has published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals. His postdoctoral studies involved analyzing genomes of plant pathogenic fungi and understanding their evolutionary history. Throughout his academic career, De Jonge has received multiple awards including the Hugo de Vries award for his thesis in botany and has been funded by various prestigious research grants.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht

Leading research in plant-microbe interactions, focusing on microbial genetics and sustainability.

Awards

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Hugo de Vries award

2012-01-01
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EMBO Long-Term Fellowship

2013-01-01

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