Peer Timmers

Peer Timmers is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences at IE University, specializing in microbiology-driven water treatment solutions. He advocates for a paradigm shift toward sustainable water management leveraging biological processes. His research focuses on microbial degradation of contaminants in wastewater and innovative drinking water treatment methods, emphasizing nature-based solutions for climate resilience.

Education:

• PhD in Microbiology, Wageningen University (2015)
• MSc in Biology, Radboud University Nijmegen (2007)
• Propaedeutic Diploma in Biology Teacher Training, HAN University of Applied Sciences (2001)

Research Interests: Peer’s work bridges microbiology with environmental engineering, particularly in:

• Microbial methane/sulfide oxidation for wastewater treatment
• Nature-based solutions for drinking water management
• Climate-resilient water infrastructure
• Resource recovery from waste streams

Awards & Grants: No awards explicitly mentioned, though his collaborative research with Dutch water companies and institutions like KWR and Wetsus highlights significant applied contributions.

Labs & Affiliations: Formerly a Senior Researcher at KWR Water Research Institute and post-doctoral researcher at Wetsus and Wageningen University. He coordinates interdisciplinary projects involving technologists, hydrologists, and data scientists to advance sustainable water practices.