Herman Helsen

Herman Helsen is a researcher affiliated with the University of Groningen, specializing in biological control of agricultural pests. He works with the OT Team Fruit-Bomen and focuses on sustainable crop protection strategies.

• Active in projects targeting invasive species like Drosophila suzukii and Popillia japonica.
• Contributed to Agri-PV (agricultural photovoltaics) research, optimizing light interception by crops under solar panels.

His research spans entomology, pest management, and renewable energy integration in agriculture. Recent publications emphasize ecological solutions for nursery crop protection and modeling crop-solar panel interactions.

Collaborations involve Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands. He has presented at seminars and conferences on integrated pest management and Agri-PV systems.