Dr. Yoshi Wada

Professor

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Biography

Yoshi Wada is a Professor of Earth Surface Hydrology at Utrecht University and holds a joint appointment as Director of the Biodiversity Natural Resources Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). He earned his PhD with distinction from Utrecht University in October 2013. His research focuses on global water use, availability, scarcity, and sustainability of groundwater resources. He has published works in high-impact journals like Nature and PNAS. Wada leads interdisciplinary projects aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable water management and climate change adaptation strategies. He has contributed to significant international projects and assessments, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports and the Global Water Scarcity Information Service. An award-winning researcher, Wada has received numerous accolades for his contributions to hydrology and environmental science, including the Arne Richter Award from the European Geosciences Union and the Hydrologic Science Early Career Award from the American Geophysical Union. He has been recognized as a highly cited researcher in the top 1% of his field by Web of Science/Scopus.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-10-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leading research in Earth Surface Hydrology and managing interdisciplinary projects.

Director

— Present

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) • Laxenburg, Austria

Directing the Biodiversity Natural Resources Program, overseeing research and development initiatives.

Awards

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Horton (Hydrology) Research Grant

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Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists

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Hydrologic Science Early Career Award

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Hydrological Award

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NICE STEP (NISTEP) Award

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Young Scientist Prize

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