Kees Jan van Groenigen

Kees Jan van Groenigen is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Exeter, specializing in biogeochemistry and soil science. He holds a dual role as Guest Professor at Nanjing Agricultural University, focusing on sustainable rice cropping systems. His research integrates experimental and meta-analytical approaches to study carbon and nutrient cycles, soil microbial ecology, and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Key affiliations include the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter.

Education:

• MSc in Soil Science, Wageningen University
• PhD in Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University

Research Interests:

• Soil biogeochemistry and microbial processes
• Climate change mitigation in agricultural systems
• Carbon sequestration potential and limitations
• Methane and nitrous oxide emissions from rice paddies
• Meta-analysis of global ecological datasets

Grants & Advising:

• Spearheads projects on sustainable rice cultivation and soil management
• Leads interdisciplinary teams addressing agricultural environmental impacts
• Active in securing grants for climate-smart agroecosystems research

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Global Systems Institute and international partners on soil-climate interactions.