About
Peter Goethals is Professor of Applied Water Ecology and Sustainable Water Management at Ghent University, Belgium. He began research in 1996 and earned his PhD in 2005, becoming a professor in 2007. His work integrates fundamental and applied research, emphasizing innovative monitoring, assessment, and modeling methods for water management decision support. He leads international collaborations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, focusing on river basin sustainability, and directs UGent's CeSAM platform for Latin-American partnerships.
Research Focus: He specializes in aquatic ecosystem analysis, environmental informatics, sustainable resource management, and policy-supportive modeling techniques. His interdisciplinary approach bridges ecology, data science, and governance frameworks.
Professional Roles: Editorial board member for Ecological Informatics, Environmental Science and Policy, and Sustainability journals.
