Ingrid van der Meer

Ingrid van der Meer is an EPS Group Leader at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in bioscience with a focus on soil salinization, sustainable protein sources, and crop adaptation. She leads projects addressing agricultural challenges, including the 'Dealing with Salinization' initiative and research on water lentils (duckweed) as a protein crop. Her work bridges environmental science, food security, and policy, with contributions to EU-funded projects like WHEATBIOME and protein transition studies.

Education details are not explicitly stated, but her research spans plant biology, genetic engineering (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9 in wheat), and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key publications highlight salinity management, plant-based protein innovation, and solutions for climate-driven agricultural shifts. She has received the Protein Transition Community Funding (2019) and contributes to media discussions on topics like EU approval of water lentils for consumption.

Her projects include leading efforts on wheat microbiome research (WHEATBIOME), sustainable protein production (e.g., lentils and seaweed), and policy-relevant studies like 'Duurzame eiwitten: eendje meer.' Collaborations span institutions like Wageningen Plant Research and Food & Biobased Research, emphasizing applied science for societal impact.