Coen Ritsema

Prof. Coen Ritsema is a Full Professor at the Department of Soil Physics and Land Management within the PE&RC WIMEK faculty at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on soil hydrology, agricultural soil management, and environmental impact assessment. He has led projects addressing global challenges such as microplastic contamination, climate change impacts on water resources, and sustainable irrigation practices. Ritsema holds honorary professorships from institutions including the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Deakin University. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations, evidenced by his 447+ research outputs and 74 ongoing projects.

Education details are not explicitly stated in the text, but his academic career spans over two decades with notable lectures on soil hydrological properties and water conservation. His work integrates field experiments, modeling, and policy-oriented research, as seen through contributions to the RECAR and Diverfarming projects.

Ritsema’s advisory role includes supervising PhD candidates in areas like pollutant transport modeling, microplastic atmospheric transport, and PFAS speciation. He has been recognized for his contributions with three honorary degrees. His datasets on soil microbial communities and irrigation practices underscore his commitment to open science.