Dr. Willem Velema

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Willem A. Velema is an assistant professor specializing in Physical Organic Chemistry at Radboud University. His research focuses on the chemical biology approach to bacterial resistance problems, investigating the biochemical processes involved in resistance at the molecular level. He aims to identify new pathways for drug interference and to develop small molecule probes that can be applied in live cells to study the emergence of resistance, with particular attention to the roles of RNA and DNA. His work integrates principles of nucleic acid chemistry and chemical biology, utilizing innovative fluorescent probes and antibiotics in his research.

Research Interests

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
  • Passport or ID
  • 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).