Dr. Thilo Behrends

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thilo Behrends is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University, focusing on redox transformations of metals in natural contaminated environments and processes involving surface minerals and microorganisms. His research is experimentally based and orientated towards understanding the kinetics of microbially mediated oxidation and reduction of metals. This includes studying the consequences of iron mineral transformations on the environmental behavior of contaminants and nutrients. His work also investigates the interactions between radionuclides and clay-rich sediments, as well as the attachment of viruses and bacteria to mineral surfaces.

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