Folkert Boersma

Dr. Folkert Boersma is a Professor at Wageningen University and Research specializing in atmospheric science and satellite remote sensing. He leads significant international research projects focusing on air pollution monitoring, wildfire impacts, and climate change analysis using advanced satellite instrumentation.

His research interests span atmospheric chemistry, environmental monitoring, and climate data analysis, with particular expertise in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) measurements, carbon cycle analysis, and wildfire monitoring. Dr. Boersma's work integrates satellite data with ground-based measurements and computer models to understand complex environmental processes.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on improving the accuracy of satellite-based atmospheric measurements, with particular emphasis on TROPOMI observations. His research has advanced our understanding of urban and industrial emissions, ship pollution patterns, wildfire impacts, and carbon uptake dynamics. Dr. Boersma collaborates extensively with international partners including KNMI, SRON, and various European universities.

• INFLAMES project funding (5-year, nearly €18 million)

Dr. Boersma actively supervises PhD students including Juliette Anema, Christoph Riess, Auke Visser, and Felipe Cifuentes, whose research focuses on satellite-based environmental monitoring. His work has significant implications for air quality management, climate policy development, and environmental protection strategies worldwide.