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Harald van der Werff is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, holding positions in the Department of Applied Earth Sciences and the Digital Society Institute. He earned his PhD in 2006 from Utrecht University with a focus on knowledge-based remote sensing of complex geological objects. His research emphasizes developing practical solutions for environmental monitoring, mineral intelligence, and geothermal exploration using remote sensing and image processing techniques.
Key research interests include translating laboratory mineral spectra to satellite imagery for large-scale applications, continental-scale geological mapping with freely available datasets, and multi-temporal analysis of environmental changes. He has supervised over 32 MSc theses and 8 PhD theses, contributing to education through innovative courses in international settings.
His recent work focuses on hyperspectral imaging with supercontinuum lasers, geothermal anomaly detection using ECOSTRESS data, and autonomous thermal camera systems. Collaborations span global projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action, education, and sustainable industry.
