Anja Dieleman

Anja Dieleman is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research (PE&RC) specializing in LED lighting strategies, plant physiology, and sustainable greenhouse systems. Her work focuses on optimizing energy use through dynamic lighting solutions, autonomous crop management, and climate-smart agriculture. She leads major projects like AGROS II and the Masterplan Licht, aiming to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in horticulture.

Key research interests include light spectrum effects on plant growth, autonomous greenhouse systems, and precision agriculture. She collaborates with industry partners like Signify to translate research into practical applications. Recent projects explore sensor-integrated lighting protocols, smart climate control, and AI-driven crop management.

Dieleman has published over 350 outputs, including datasets on LED efficiency, lighting strategies for floriculture, and autonomous cultivation systems. Her work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in energy conservation, genetic diversity, and sustainable production. She actively engages in knowledge dissemination through workshops, media contributions, and international conferences.

Current initiatives include developing decision-support systems for growers and advancing climate-neutral greenhouse practices. Her research emphasizes practical solutions for growers while advancing fundamental understanding of plant-environment interactions.