Sjoerd Brandsma

Sjoerd Brandsma is a Lecturer and PhD candidate at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the WIMEK – Wageningen Institute of Maritime and Environmental Research and the Department of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning. His research focuses on urban climate-responsive design, sustainable development, and ecological transitions in landscape architecture. Key areas include urban microclimate strategies, policy instruments for land use, and sustainable urban planning practices.

Education & Projects: Brandsma is pursuing a PhD under the project Approaches to microclimate responsive design (2019–present), supervised by Prof. Lenzholzer and Dr. Antunes. His doctoral work explores climate adaptation in urban design, with emphasis on international case studies.

Research Interests: Brandsma bridges theoretical and applied research in landscape architecture, emphasizing climate-responsive design, ecological transitions, and policy implementation. His work integrates semi-structured interviews with urban planners to analyze design strategies and sustainable development practices. Recent contributions include studies on green infrastructure and microclimate adaptation in cities.

Activities & Media: He has delivered keynote talks on urban climate design (e.g., Stadsklimaat op verschillende schalen, 2020) and participated in expert commentary on urban development (e.g., Geef burgers de ruimte om te experimenteren, 2024). Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams with researchers in environmental chemistry (e.g., 2013 flame-retardant analysis) and international partners in urban planning.

Grants & Recognition: His research has garnered global attention, with projects referenced in policy sources and widely shared on platforms like Mendeley. The 2013 study on flame-retardants remains highly cited in environmental chemistry fields.