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Donné Mathijssen is a PhD candidate and fish ecologist specializing in fish migration at Wageningen University & Research's Aquaculture and Fisheries Group (AFI). His research focuses on understanding fish migration patterns and habitat connectivity, particularly in restored river systems like the Westerwoldse Aa in the Netherlands. His work contributes to developing cost-effective nature restoration guidelines for fragmented river ecosystems.
As part of the 'Ruimbaan voor Vissen 2' project, he investigates bottlenecks in migration routes and life cycles of diadromous and potamodromous species. His expertise spans freshwater and marine ecology, telemetry, geospatial analysis, and systems ecology. He collaborates with organizations like Dam Removal Europe (DRAH) and has advised on the Netherlands' commitments to the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
Mathijssen's research combines fieldwork, remote sensing, and paleoecological data to address environmental challenges. His recent work includes studies on peatland carbon dynamics, Holocene climate interactions, and the impacts of restoration efforts on river ecosystems. He is supervised by Dr. Ir. Leo Nagelkerke and contributes to interdisciplinary projects bridging ecology, policy, and engineering.
Publications highlight his work on river restoration, peatland carbon sequestration, and policy frameworks for biodiversity conservation. His findings aim to inform sustainable management strategies for aquatic ecosystems globally.
