Dr. Wouter Waalewijn

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Biography

Wouter Waalewijn is a physicist at the University of Amsterdam specializing in quantum chromodynamics and its application to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). His research focuses on understanding the fundamental laws of physics through precise measurements and innovative analyses. Waalewijn has made significant contributions to high precision calculations in the context of jets produced in high-energy collisions. Prior to his current role, he obtained his PhD from MIT and completed postdoctoral research at UC San Diego. He joined the University of Amsterdam as a junior faculty member in 2013, affiliated with the Nikhef theory group, and has collaborated with prestigious institutions including MIT, DESY, and Yale. His work has implications for the search for new physics and deepens our understanding of particle interactions at the LHC.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Faculty Member

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Specializes in quantum chromodynamics and its applications to the Large Hadron Collider.

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.