Ingrid Lubbers

Ingrid Lubbers is a Researcher in the Soil Geography and Landscape department at Wageningen University. Her work focuses on soil biota interactions, greenhouse gas dynamics, and agroecosystem sustainability. She has contributed to educational tools like interactive soil maps and digital learning modules (e.g., Soil Knowledge Clips) to enhance geoscience education. Her research explores earthworm impacts on plant growth, soil emissions, and agronomic practices, with notable contributions to understanding soil fauna's role in regulating CO₂ and N₂O emissions.

Her academic projects include co-supervising PhD candidates such as Taghizadeh Kerman (Soil Literacy Technologies) and Feng (Urban Soil Ecology). She is actively involved in initiatives like 'Living Technosols' and 'Trigger Soil Curiosity,' emphasizing soil biodiversity and educational innovation. Her work bridges ecological research with practical applications in agriculture and environmental management.

In 2023, she co-authored a seminal review on earthworms' agronomic roles, highlighting their ecological and economic significance. Her 2020 study on soil fauna and greenhouse gases was widely cited, demonstrating biodiversity's dual effects on emissions. Lubbers' publications span pedology, geology, and educational technology, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to soil science.