Koen de Koning

Koen de Koning is an Assistant Professor in the Earth Systems and Global Change department at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on developing digital twin technologies for real-time ecological monitoring, particularly in avian migration patterns and wildlife conservation.

Key research interests include:

• Integration of digital twin technology with ecological systems
• Policy-maker engagement in environmental decision-making
• High-resolution forecasting of animal migration dynamics
• Climate impact analysis on wildlife behavior

Recent work highlights include the Crane Radar project – an operational eco-digital twin system tracking European crane migrations – and contributions to Ecological Informatics and Ecological Modelling journals. His projects involve collaborative efforts with PhD candidates and international research networks.

He has advised two active PhD projects: Predictive Models in Crop-Wildlife Conflicts and Developing digital twins for real-time biodiversity monitoring. Media engagements include expert commentary on crane migration patterns and innovative conservation technologies.