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Stefan Dekker is a Professor of Global Ecohydrology and Sustainability and Research Director at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of Amsterdam and has held academic roles including Director of Research and Education in Sustainable Development within the Faculty of Geosciences. His research focuses on understanding feedbacks between soil, vegetation, atmosphere, and climate, with contributions to sustainability science through interdisciplinary approaches.
Academic Roles:
- Professor of Global Ecohydrology and Sustainability (2018–present)
- Director of Research, Department of Sustainable Development, Geo Faculty (2022–present)
- Visiting Professorships at Stockholm Resilience Center (2023), Exeter University (2014), and Max Planck Institute Hamburg (2009)
Research Themes: Global Ecohydrology, Moisture Recycling, Climate-Sustainability Interfaces, Microplastics in Ecosystems, and Nature-Based Solutions. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions for water, food, and energy challenges, including projects like COMBINED (NWA), ReShape (NWO-KIC), and ACT-NOW (NWO-GO).
Awards & Activities: Editor of Earth System Dynamics (EGU) and Associate Editor of Advances in Water Resources. Involved in doctoral supervision and international collaborations on sustainability science.
