Bart Koelmans

Bart Koelmans is a Full Professor in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on microplastics, plastic pollution, and their environmental and human health impacts. He leads interdisciplinary projects addressing microplastic fate, risk assessment, and policy implications. Key contributions include studies on microplastic effect testing, North Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup impacts, and soil nanoplastic interactions.

His work spans freshwater and marine ecosystems, emphasizing biofouling effects, human exposure modeling, and synergies with chemical pollutants. He co-authored over 413 publications and supervised 20+ PhD candidates. Koelmans actively engages in public discourse on plastic pollution through media commentary and collaborates globally on regulatory frameworks.