Dr. Taede Tillema

Professor

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Biography

Taede Tillema is a Professor with a special appointment in Transport Geography at the University of Groningen. His research focuses on the perceived mobility patterns of residents in rural areas, specializing in transportation science and technology. Within his professorship, he leads research on the interaction of mobility between cities and rural areas, perception of mobility, and smart mobility solutions tailored for rural settings. Tillema’s work involves collaboration with various stakeholders including government bodies, as evidenced by his role as a strategic advisor in the General Strategy Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management in The Hague. He is also actively involved in enhancing the academic community's understanding of how transportation affects rural communities and their connectivity to urban centers. Tillema has contributed to the development of strategic frameworks that can inform policies and improve the transport infrastructure in less populated regions.

Research Interests

Experience

Strategic Advisor

2024-03-01 — Present

Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management • Hague

Advising on general strategies related to infrastructure and transport.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.