Wim van der Putten

Wim van der Putten is a Professor at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), leading research in soil ecology and plant-microbe interactions. He is affiliated with the Laboratory of Nematology and holds roles such as Project Leader in EU-funded initiatives like HORIZON-MISS-2021-SOIL-02. His work bridges soil biodiversity, agricultural sustainability, and ecosystem dynamics.

Research focuses on soil functionality in farming systems, plant-soil feedback mechanisms, and microbial ecology. He has published over 500 articles, including recent studies on organic farming impacts, grassland biodiversity, and microbial VOCs as ecosystem indicators.

He supervises PhD candidates exploring soil adaptation in crops and biogeochemical cycles. Active in professional organizations like the Biologische Raad and EU-SOLO, he contributes to policy through expert commentary on soil health and nitrogen targets.