Igor Sirnik

Igor Sirnik is a Lecturer and researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in climate change mitigation through renewable energy and circular agriculture. He holds a PhD and MSc, with expertise in spatial planning, geomatics, and agrivoltaics. His current work focuses on energy transition, integrating solar power with agriculture and enhancing landscape quality. He collaborates internationally with institutions like LETG-Rennes (France), Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain), and University of Veracruz (Mexico).

Education background includes studies at leading institutions across Europe and Latin America, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in environmental sciences and landscape architecture. Courses taught include Climate-responsive Planning, Regional Landscape Architecture, and Participatory Planning.

Research interests span agrivoltaics, climate adaptation strategies, viticultural climate modeling, and geomatics applications. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing sustainable energy solutions and spatial planning challenges in agriculture. He actively supervises BSc/MSc students and leads the Wageningen Solar Research Program, focusing on multifunctional solar landscapes and circular economy principles.

Publications highlight agrivoltaic system design, climate change impacts on viticulture, and spatial analysis of renewable energy integration. His research emphasizes policy recommendations for sustainable energy transitions and participatory approaches to land use planning.