Jan-Willem van Groenigen

Prof. Jan-Willem van Groenigen is a full professor in the Department of Soil Biology at Wageningen University. He serves as Chair of the Editors-in-Chief of Geoderma and Subject Chair for Agriculture & Biological Sciences on Scopus's Content Selection and Advisory Board. His research focuses on soil biogeochemistry, emphasizing nitrogen and phosphorus cycles, and the role of soil fauna like earthworms in agricultural systems. He advocates for integrating natural processes with agricultural practices to enhance sustainability and mitigate climate change.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided text, but holds a PhD in Soil Science or related field.
• Affiliations: Wageningen University, Geoderma leadership, Scopus CSAB.

His research interests include understanding how soil organisms influence nutrient cycles in managed ecosystems, with a focus on carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable agriculture. He has supervised 19 PhD students and over 100 MSc/BSc students, contributing to projects like phosphorus availability in manure and peat soil management.

Prof. van Groenigen has received prestigious awards, including the Philippe Duchaufour Medal (2024) for integrating agricultural management with environmental science. He actively communicates research through media outlets and popular science platforms, emphasizing soil's role in global challenges.