Dr. Sonja Geilert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sonja Geilert is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University specializing in Earth sciences. Her research is centered around the interactions of climate, geological processes, and the silica-carbon cycle. She investigates the small-scale mineral-water reactions involved in silicate weathering and their effects on ocean chemistry and the global carbon cycle. Geilert utilizes stable isotopes as a key tool to study the formation and destruction of silicate minerals on the seafloor, aiming to quantify their impact on oceanic element cycles. She is particularly interested in the role of silicate weathering as a potential method for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to mitigate climate change through enhanced mineral addition to the ocean. Her enthusiasm for applying her expertise to address climate change reflects her commitment to the field.

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