Dr. Stefan Dekker

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Dekker is a Professor of Ecohydrology at Utrecht University, and he is affiliated with the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). His research focuses on understanding the interactions and feedbacks between soil, vegetation, atmosphere, and climate to address major sustainability challenges. His key contributions include generating new knowledge on how environmental compartments interact and how socio-economic drivers influence these interactions. Professor Dekker aims to develop a research interface that encompasses hydrology, ecology, soil science, and socio-economy, addressing crucial issues within Sustainability Science. He advocates for a multi-disciplinary research agenda to tackle the important questions emerging from the environmental agenda, emphasizing the need to explore the interfaces that exist between different scientific disciplines.

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