Jeroen Wijsman

Jeroen Wijsman is a Researcher at Wageningen Marine Research, part of Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on marine and estuarine ecosystems, including benthic communities, sediment dynamics, and shellfish aquaculture. He leads projects on coastal nourishment, ecosystem modeling, and the ecological impacts of infrastructure developments like the Sand Motor. His research spans topics such as oyster and mussel ecology, sediment composition recovery, and environmental monitoring in estuaries like the Oosterschelde and Grevelingenmeer.

Key research interests include benthic ecology, ecosystem engineering by shellfish, and the effects of human interventions on coastal environments. He has contributed to large-scale studies on the Sand Motor mega nourishment, evaluating its impact on biodiversity and sediment distribution. His work also addresses invasive species management, such as the Pacific oyster in the Dutch Delta.

Wijsman has published extensively on coastal and marine ecosystems, with over 200 outputs including reports, datasets, and peer-reviewed articles. He collaborates widely, presenting at international conferences and contributing to media discussions on environmental issues like invasive species and coastal management.

He leads projects such as the 'Shaping shoreface sand nourishments to optimize biodiversity' and 'Dynamic Ecosystem Model for the Oosterschelde.' His research integrates field data, modeling, and policy support to inform sustainable coastal management practices.