Thijs Frenken

Dr. Thijs Frenken is a Lecturer at HAS University of Applied Sciences in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, and a Guest Researcher at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in Wageningen. His work bridges academic research and applied education in environmental sciences, with a focus on aquatic systems and ecological sustainability.

Thijs Frenken holds an MSc and BSc from Wageningen University in Earth & Environment and Soil, Water & Atmosphere, respectively, and completed his PhD at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) between 2014 and 2018. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at NIOO-KNAW, the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (Canada), and the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology (Germany).

His research centers on aquatic ecology, particularly plankton dynamics and the role of microbes—including viruses, fungi, and bacteria—in nutrient flows within food webs. He investigates how biodiversity and climate change affect freshwater ecosystems, contributing to sustainable land and water management.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory indicates a strong focus on experimental ecology, microbial interactions, and ecosystem-level nutrient cycling, with applications in environmental conservation and climate resilience.

• Postdoctoral fellow, NIOO-KNAW (2020–2021)
• Postdoctoral fellow, GLIER, University of Windsor (2019–2020)
• Postdoctoral fellow, IGB Berlin (2018–2019)
• PhD research, NIOO-KNAW (2014–2018)

Dr. Frenken has not been listed with any formal advisees or scientific awards in the provided content. However, his ongoing guest research role at NIOO-KNAW suggests active engagement in collaborative ecological research. His work likely involves participation in interdisciplinary environmental projects, though specific grants are not mentioned.

He is affiliated with the Aquatic Ecology research group at NIOO-KNAW, where he contributes to studies on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in freshwater environments. His dual role in applied education and research enables him to translate ecological science into practical sustainability solutions.