Dr. Sijbrand De Jong

Professor

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Biography

Sijbrand de Jong is an expert in elementary particle and astroparticle physics, conducting high-energy experiments at major accelerator laboratories such as CERN near Geneva, Switzerland, and Fermilab near Chicago, USA. He is involved in cosmic ray experiments at the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina. His focus centers on the Higgs mechanism, which is crucial for understanding particle mass, and he participated in the search for the Higgs boson, discovered at the LHC CERN in 2012. Currently, his research interests include the origin and composition of the universe's highest energy particles and the relationship between particle physics and cosmology. Additionally, he has contributed to the design of physics curricula and served in leadership roles, including as director of the School of Physics and Astronomy and notable positions such as president of the CERN Council and member of the FOM board.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Professor of physics with a focus on high energy experiments.

Awards

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Academic Year Award 2008-2009

2009-01-01
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Honorary Patronage

2019-01-01
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NWO Large Investment Grant

2018-01-01
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion

2015-01-01

Requirements for Radboud University

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:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).