Simon van Mourik

Simon van Mourik is an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Biosystems Engineering at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in precision agriculture and systems biology. His research focuses on greenhouse climate modeling, energy efficiency, irrigation management, and livestock health monitoring. He leads and contributes to projects like GreenLight (open-source greenhouse modeling) and Virtual Tomato Crops, emphasizing sustainability and technological innovation.

His work spans interdisciplinary topics, including the impact of light on plant physiology, solar energy optimization, and predictive modeling for agricultural systems. Key contributions include correcting earlier studies on dairy cow resilience and porcine disease outcomes, underscoring his commitment to rigorous scientific accuracy. He advises multiple PhD candidates in areas like sustainable dairy farming and climate control optimization.

Recent articles highlight his expertise in precision agriculture, such as optimizing lettuce growth under LED lighting, predicting energy demand in greenhouses, and advancing digital twin applications in agronomy. His collaborative approach to open-source tools and data-driven solutions aims to transform agricultural practices globally.