Folkert Boersma

Folkert Boersma is an Associate Professor specializing in Air Quality at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, satellite remote sensing, and emissions monitoring. He leads projects analyzing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and NOx emissions, leveraging advanced satellite data such as TROPOMI and GOME-2A. His work addresses environmental challenges like maritime pollution and urban emission variability, contributing to emissions control strategies and climate modeling.

Key research interests include:

• Space-based emission estimation techniques
• Remote sensing of air pollutants
• Climate-ecosystem interactions via satellite data
• Quantification of uncertainties in atmospheric models

He supervises multiple PhD candidates on topics ranging from satellite data validation to ozone deposition impacts on ecosystems. Notable collaborations include studies in China and projects assessing shipping emissions. His datasets, such as ESA CCI+ NO₂ TROPOMI level-3, are widely used in environmental research.