Andre van Proosdij

Dr. Andre van Proosdij is a Research Associate in Vegetation and Landscape Ecology at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation in vulnerable island ecosystems, particularly in the Caribbean region. With expertise in species distribution modeling and conservation genetics, he investigates patterns of plant diversity, endemic species preservation, and ecosystem assessment.

Research interests span:

• Island biogeography and conservation
• Vegetation dynamics in unmanaged ecosystems
• Genomic approaches to plant conservation
• Morphological trait analysis
• Threat assessment for endangered species

Current projects include leading the 'Trends Caribische Landnatuur' (2023-2025) initiative assessing terrestrial nature in Dutch Caribbean territories. His publications demonstrate strong focus on:

• Long-term biodiversity monitoring
• Automated trait extraction methodologies
• Conservation genetics of endemic flora
• Wetland ecosystem assessment