Dr. Vincent Marchau

Professor

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Biography

Vincent Marchau holds the chair of Uncertainty Adaptivity of Societal Systems at Radboud University Nijmegen (RU), specifically within the Institute Management Research (IMR). His research and educational activities focus on decision-making in deep uncertainty domains, including transportation, logistics, spatial planning, water management, health, and education. Marchau is part of the Radboud Management Academy, where he coordinates and teaches the program on Sustainability Strategy. His recent research projects include examining the limitations of conventional mobility planning methods and developing participatory approaches for sustainable urban mobility systems. He has been involved in several initiatives aimed at enhancing resilience in transportation planning amid uncertainties and integrating new technologies into existing frameworks. His collaboration with various stakeholders aims to improve decision-making processes related to mobility and public health, particularly in light of recent challenges posed by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Radboud University Nijmegen • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Holds the chair of Uncertainty Adaptivity of Societal Systems and engages in research concerning decision-making under deep uncertainty.

Managing Director

2010-01-01 — Present

TRAIL Research School/Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Oversaw research and projects related to transport and logistics.

Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

KIM (Netherlands Institute Transport Policy Analysis) • The Hague, Netherlands

Involved in transportation policy analysis and research activities.

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).