Dr. Thomas Giesecke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Giesecke is an Associate Professor of Palaeoecology at Utrecht University. His research focuses on vegetation dynamics and ecosystem changes over time scales ranging from years to millennia, specifically through the study of plant remains preserved in Quaternary deposits. He works with palaeoecological databases such as Neotoma and the European Pollen Database to analyze continental scale changes in vegetation composition, aiming to disentangle the role of abiotic drivers and triggers of vegetation change as well as the internal dynamics of these systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Teaching and researching aspects of Palaeoecology.

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