Dirk Goossens

Dirk Goossens is an external researcher affiliated with the Soil Physics and Land Management department. His work focuses on interdisciplinary environmental research, particularly addressing microplastic emissions, wind erosion dynamics, and agricultural system impacts. Recent collaborations include studies on lacustrine systems in Nevada and pesticide transport pathways in Belgium. His research integrates experimental methodologies, such as wind tunnel simulations and field studies, to explore geophysical and ecological processes. Notable contributions include analyzing microplastic behavior in urban and agricultural environments, as well as coastal aeolian dynamics affected by human activity.

• Research Interests: Environmental Science, Soil Physics, Geomorphology, Microplastic Pollution, Agricultural Sustainability, Paleoclimatology
• Key Projects: PI-SWERL microplastic emission modeling, Pliocene Nevada lacustrine system analysis, pedestrian impact on coastal erosion

Publications highlight cross-disciplinary approaches, blending field experiments with theoretical models to address contemporary environmental challenges like microplastic dispersion and climate-driven geomorphological changes.