Dr. Wouter Halfwerk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Wouter Halfwerk is an Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolution at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research primarily focuses on animal behavior, specifically the understanding of how environmental factors influence the behavioral adaptations of various species. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work in biodiversity and ecological research. Halfwerk is also engaged in educational activities, teaching courses such as Adaptation in Human Environments and Diversity of Life and Evolution. He has received the prestigious Heineken Young Scientist Award for his contributions to the field of ecology. His collaborative work involves a variety of interdisciplinary studies that explore the impacts of urbanization on sexual signaling and the behavior of animals in various environments. Halfwerk has published numerous datasets and research papers highlighting his findings and contributing to the scientific community's understanding of ecological interactions and adaptations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and research in the field of Ecology and Evolution.

Awards

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Heineken Young Scientist Award

2016-01-01

Courses

Adaptation in Human Environments Diversity of Life and Evolution

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
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Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.