Bert Holtslag

Bert Holtslag is a Professor in Meteorology at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on atmospheric boundary layers, urban climate dynamics, and wind dynamics. He has contributed to understanding land-atmosphere interactions and urban meteorology through projects like the Urban Climate System initiative. Holtslag has supervised numerous PhD candidates, including studies on urban heat islands and wind extremes. Notable awards include the Langerhuizen Oeuvreprijs 2022 and the Sergej Zilitinkevich Memorial Award. His work integrates observational data with numerical models, leveraging tools like hot-air balloon measurements and fine-scale data assimilation to improve weather forecasting and climate modeling.

Research interests span boundary layer meteorology, turbulence studies, and climate adaptation. Projects include analyzing wind patterns in urban environments, evaluating weather models over the North Sea, and exploring the impacts of urbanization on precipitation. Holtslag collaborates internationally, contributing to initiatives like the Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) and Arctic atmospheric studies through campaigns like ISOBAR.