Paul Kusuma

Paul Kusuma holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture & Product Physiology, specializing in plant physiology and light-spectrum applications in agriculture. His research focuses on spectral interventions for crop optimization, stress mitigation, and cannabinoid metabolism. He has contributed to 12 peer-reviewed publications and advises four ongoing PhD projects focusing on root restriction, strawberry quality, and nutrient solution dynamics.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, though his academic role implies advanced credentials in plant sciences. His research interests include UV-light solutions for oedema management in tomatoes, spectral effects on sweet pepper fruit set, and photoinhibition mitigation in leaf crops. His work bridges biophysics and agricultural engineering, particularly in greenhouse systems.

• Notable contributions: Pioneering UV spectrum applications for crop health
• Key focus areas: Light-spectrum optimization, cannabinoid regulation, root-shoot interactions

Advising activities include co-supervision of projects on root volume restriction, strawberry vertical farming, and transpiration dynamics. Collaborations span institutions in the Netherlands and international researchers like Bugbee and Marcelis.