Jan de Vries

Jan de Vries is an external researcher in Global Nutrition, actively contributing to interdisciplinary research spanning ecology, agricultural science, and nutrition. His work focuses on biodiversity conservation, remote sensing technologies, and sustainable food systems.

Research Interests:

• Ecology: Investigating grassland vertical height heterogeneity using UAV photogrammetry to predict floral and bee diversity.
• Social Sciences: Analyzing how farmers' values and perceptions influence biodiversity management practices across Europe.
• Nutrition: Advancing credible nutrition research through methodological innovations.

Publications (2024 trends): Recent work demonstrates expertise in spatial analysis of ecosystems, qualitative thematic research on human-environment interactions, and policy-oriented nutrition studies.