Henk Ritzema

Henk Ritzema is an External employee at WIMEK, specializing in Water Resources Management. His research focuses on irrigation, drainage systems, soil salinity, and sustainable agricultural practices. He has contributed to over 160 publications and actively participates in academic activities such as lectures and conferences.

Research Interests: Irrigation management, subsurface drainage, soil salinity control, and agricultural water management strategies. His work emphasizes sustainable practices in regions like Ethiopia and Egypt.

Collaborations: Engaged in projects addressing sedimentation reduction in Ethiopia and subsurface drainage challenges in Egypt. Supervises PhD candidates in areas including groundwater resources and fertigation practices.

Advising & Grants: Co-promoter/supervisor in multiple PhD projects, including studies on irrigation schemes in Ethiopia and groundwater degradation in Yemen. His work often intersects with environmental and economic challenges in agricultural systems.