Rosa de Vos

Rosa de Vos, PhD is a postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University specializing in Plant Production Systems. Her work focuses on smallholder palm oil farming, RSPO certification, land use conflicts, and sustainable agricultural practices in Southeast Asia.

Key research themes include:

• Environmental impact assessment of palm oil expansion
• Food security and land rights in Indonesia
• Operationalizing bioeconomy strategies in East Africa

Her recent publications examine harvest interval optimization, pre-certification challenges, and community resistance to plantation development. Collaborations span institutions in Uganda, Indonesia, and the Netherlands.