Tom Veldkamp

Tom Veldkamp is a Professor and Rector Magnificus at the University of Twente. His research focuses on Quaternary geology, geomorphology, and coupled human-ecological systems. He has supervised 32 PhD theses and currently advises 2 ongoing projects. His fieldwork spans over 30 countries, including Indonesia, Turkey, and Rwanda.

• Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment, former editorial roles at Landscape Ecology, Ecosystems, and others.
• Research Themes: Land use change modeling, soil dynamics, and sustainable development. Key regions of study include Sundaland (Indonesia), Mediterranean landscapes, and Rwanda.
• Recent Contributions: Over 230 publications, including landmark studies on hominin fossils in Java and landscape evolution models.

His work addresses global challenges like environmental sustainability and land-use transitions, with a focus on integrating natural and social sciences.