Erik Vriezekolk

Erik Vriezekolk is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Biorefinery & Fibre Technology. His work focuses on Food Systems, Soil-Water Dynamics, and Circular Agriculture, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental impact mitigation.

Research Interests: Erik actively explores the intersection of food security, soil health, and sustainable water management. His research integrates decision-making models and systems analysis to address challenges in nature-positive agriculture, nutrient recycling, and safe irrigation practices.

Recent Publications: His 2025 reports on nature-positive food systems and effluent reuse in agriculture highlight solutions for circular resource use. Earlier works include frameworks for PFAS removal in wastewater and magnesium optimization in greenhouse farming.

Projects: Erik leads initiatives like LWV24107 (PFASE-OUT) (2025) and LWV20021 (EffluentFit4Food) (2021-2024), focusing on sustainable water and nutrient management in agro-systems.