Gerard Ros

Gerard Ros is a Research Associate at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Earth Systems and Global Change. His work focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, nutrient management, and environmental policy. He co-supervises multiple PhD projects addressing challenges like manure recycling in China and phosphorus management globally. Ros has contributed to over 100 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and policy reports. His research integrates spatial optimization, soil health, and climate adaptation, emphasizing solutions for nitrogen and phosphorus sustainability. He actively engages in public discourse through media contributions and collaborates internationally on projects like the optimization of manure use in Quzhou, China. Key themes include mitigating soil acidification, improving crop yields under climate change, and balancing agricultural productivity with environmental protection.

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Research interests span soil acidification, crop yield optimization, and the intersection of policy and environmental science. His recent articles highlight adaptive nitrogen management for staple crops and the role of manure recycling in reducing nutrient losses. Ros contributes to datasets on soil properties and collaborates with institutions like ISRIC on digital soil mapping. His work often bridges academic research and practical applications, such as guiding sustainable phosphorus use and assessing policy impacts on nitrogen emissions.

Grants and advising involve projects like optimizing spatial manure strategies in China and evaluating ammonia mitigation measures. He is part of interdisciplinary teams addressing global challenges, including soil carbon sequestration and food security under globalization pressures.