Sophie Rickebusch

Sophie Rickebusch is a Lecturer at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Earth Systems and Global Change department. She coordinates courses such as the European Workshop (ESA60312), Introduction to Environmental Systems Analysis (ESA20506), and Sustainable Solutions. Additionally, she serves as secretary of the Examining Board Environment & Landscape (EBEL). Her expertise spans Landscape Ecology, Statistics, Plant Ecology, Ecosystem Modelling, Land Use Dynamics, and Forest Dynamics.

Her research interests focus on integrating spatial and temporal dynamics of ecological systems with socio-economic factors. Notable projects include contributions to the CLIMSAVE and PLUREL initiatives, exploring climate change impacts and land-use futures. She occasionally supervises MSc theses and internships, fostering student engagement in environmental systems analysis.

Rickebusch’s work emphasizes connectivity conservation, urban growth modelling, and scenario-based planning. Her publications address topics like olive grower behavior in disease control, peri-urban land-use trends, and habitat quality assessments for biodiversity. She actively participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address global environmental challenges through modelling and policy integration.