Kimo van Dijk

Kimo van Dijk is a Researcher in Sustainable Soil Use at Wageningen University & Research, leading projects on nutrient recycling from animal manure and human waste to develop sustainable agricultural fertilization methods. His current work includes the active KNAP project (2025-2026) focused on closing nutrient loops from wastewater and process water.

His research spans Environmental Impact Assessment, Animal Manure Management, Zero Wastes, and Nutrient Cycling, with innovative investigations into urine-based potato cultivation and manure-derived fertilizers for grassland and maize systems. This work is driven by circular economy principles to reduce environmental footprints while maintaining food production efficiency.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong trend toward practical waste-to-resource applications, emphasizing environmental safety and agronomic viability in urine fertilization, manure scrubbing technologies, and greenhouse horticulture nutrient recovery.

Dr. van Dijk leads two major LVVN-funded projects: the active KNAP initiative (2025-2026) and its predecessor (2023-2024), both implementing nutrient recycling technologies through industry collaborations across Dutch agricultural sectors.

His research operates within Wageningen University & Research's Sustainable Soil Use group, engaging interdisciplinary teams to address soil health challenges and advance circular nutrient management in agricultural ecosystems.