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Prof. Geert Smant is a Full Professor in the Laboratory of Nematology at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on plant-parasitic nematodes, particularly their interactions with plants, mechanisms of parasitism, and strategies for resistance in crops. He leads projects on cyst nematodes (e.g., Globodera pallida ), molecular biology of plant defenses, and genomic approaches to understand parasitic mechanisms. His work includes supervising PhD candidates and postdocs in projects like SMART UP (spatial mapping of root transcriptomes) and WORMVACS2.0 (vaccine innovations against helminths). Key contributions include genomic studies of Globodera species and elucidating effector-triggered immunity in plants. Prof. Smant has collaborated internationally, presenting at conferences like the 35th Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists and the 7th International Congress of Nematology . He oversees datasets on nematode genomics and plant responses to parasitism, available via public repositories. His team’s research spans lab-based studies, field applications, and interdisciplinary collaborations, aiming to develop durable resistance strategies against plant pathogens.

• Nematology
• Plant Parasitology
• Molecular Biology
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Viola Kurm is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Biointeractions and Plant Health faculty. Her work focuses on soil health, microbial ecology, and plant pathology, with a particular emphasis on long-term agricultural experiments and sustainable land management. She has contributed to projects addressing disease suppression in soils and the development of novel diagnostics for zoonotic diseases. Education: PhD in Soil Microbiology (Wageningen University & Research, 2018) Research Interests: Soil microbiome dynamics and their role in plant health Impact of soil management practices on disease resistance and biodiversity Integration of microbial communities in sustainable agriculture Xenosurveillance for zoonotic disease monitoring Key Projects: Project Leader: Fytosanitair: Detectiemethode Ralstonia syzygii (2023–2025) Project Leader: Effect van de bodem op weerbaarheid van aardappelknollen (2018–2022) PhD Project: Rarity of Soil Bacteria (2014–2018) Grants and Collaboration: Collaborations on soil health treatments, microbial community analysis, and disease suppression Labs/Teams: Active in Wageningen Environmental Research and Wageningen Social & Economic Research teams, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to soil and environmental challenges.

• Soil Health
• Plant Pathology
• Microbial Ecology
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Dr. Lisa van Sluijs is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Nematology within the Plant Research International (PE&RC) at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on nematology, virology, and genetics, particularly in the context of Caenorhabditis elegans. She has published extensively on topics including nematode-virus interactions, genetic variation in disease susceptibility, and the ecological implications of microbial communities. Key Research Areas: Nematode biology, viral pathogenesis, genetic mapping, and ecological dynamics. Affiliations: Co-promotor in multiple PhD projects, including studies on plant-parasitic nematodes and C. elegans ethanol responses. Notable Awards: Best presentation Zoology (2017), Thesis cover price (2020), and Travel Award ICN (2020). Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied research, addressing questions about host-pathogen interactions, population genetics, and environmental microbiology. She actively participates in conferences and organizes events like the TE-NEM Symposium, contributing to scientific outreach and collaboration.

• Nematology
• Virology
• Genetics
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Dr. MTW (Jet) Vervoort is an Education Fellow within the Laboratory of Nematology at Wageningen University & Research. Their primary role involves teaching in the BSc Plant Sciences, MSc Plant Sciences, and MSc Plant Biotechnology programs, focusing on fostering Lifelong Learning (LLL) attitudes through ownership of learning and humility-driven boundary-crossing skills. They emphasize self-regulation, feedback literacy, and career-oriented skill development. Research interests include Nematology, plant-soil interactions, and soil ecology, alongside educational innovation projects like the 'Travelling Library for Transformative Play' and 'Multiverse in Me,' which enhance first-year student engagement in Plant Sciences. Their publications explore topics such as rhizosphere food webs, invasive species impacts, and molecular analysis of nematode assemblages. Dr. Vervoort collaborates on educational and ecological projects, with no explicitly listed scientific awards. Their work bridges academic research and pedagogical innovation, contributing to both nematology and student-centered learning methodologies.

• Nematology
• Plant-Soil Interactions
• Soil Ecology
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Casper Quist is a Lecturer in Biosystematics at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in soil ecology and nematode biology. His research focuses on soil food web dynamics, biodiversity loss under land-use changes, and invasive species impacts. He completed his PhD (2011–2017) on DNA barcoding-based soil monitoring, supervised by Prof. Helder and Dr. Bakker. Key research interests include the roles of nematodes in ecosystem processes, plant-microbe interactions, and spatial distribution patterns of soil organisms. He has contributed to global databases on soil nematode abundance and led studies on invasive species like Solidago gigantea. Recent work (2023) highlights biodiversity loss in soil food webs when grazing ceases, with findings published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B . He collaborates internationally, contributing to meta-analyses on climate change impacts (2022) and soil quality evaluation via metabarcoding (2019). Quist actively engages in public outreach through initiatives like the Biodiversity Challenge (2024), bridging academic research and community education. His work is supported by grants and datasets archived in platforms like Dryad and Figshare.

• Soil Biology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecology
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Dr. Mark Sterken is an Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Nematology at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on understanding plant-parasitic nematodes, particularly their molecular interactions with host plants, genetic diversity, and mechanisms of resistance. He leads projects on cyst nematodes (e.g., Globodera pallida ) and their effector proteins, contributing to sustainable crop protection strategies. Key research areas include nematode genetics, plant defense mechanisms, and the application of genomic tools to study parasitism. He has received notable awards such as the Veni Award (2019) for his work on host-parasite supergenomes and the PE&RC Publication Award (2014). His work integrates functional genomics, quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis, and systems biology approaches. Dr. Sterken supervises multiple PhD and EngD candidates, including projects on cyst nematode virulence genes, population genetics, and nematode-resistant crop development. He collaborates internationally and actively disseminates findings through conferences and media. His research also involves developing bioanalytical tools using Caenorhabditis elegans for toxicity assessment and genetic studies.

• Nematology
• Plant Pathology
• Genetics
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Jet Vervoort is a Lecturer at the Laboratory of Nematology within Wageningen University & Research. With expertise in nematology and educational practices, Vervoort bridges biological sciences and pedagogy through interdisciplinary research and teaching innovations. Active research interests include Nematode ecology and its impact on plant, animal, and human health Development of educational modules for skills-based learning Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding rhizosphere dynamics Recent publications highlight Vervoort's dual focus on nematode biology (e.g., parasitic lineage evolution, rhizosphere interactions) and educational technology (e.g., peer feedback systems in higher education). In collaborative projects like GM Crop Impact Assessment on Soil Ecosystems (ERGONema) , Vervoort explored DNA barcoding to analyze nematode communities, contributing to soil ecology research.

• Nematology
• Plant Health
• Education
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Jose Lozano Torres serves as Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Nematology, Wageningen University & Research, where he investigates molecular mechanisms of plant-nematode interactions with emphasis on effector proteins and plant immune responses. His work bridges agricultural science and molecular biology to develop sustainable nematode management strategies. Research focuses on root-knot and cyst nematodes (Meloidogyne and Heterodera species), utilizing Arabidopsis thaliana as a model system to dissect transcriptional reprogramming during infection. Key areas include nematode effector function, plant immune evasion tactics, spatial dynamics of feeding site formation, and microbiome-mediated nematode suppression. Recent work employs cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics to map infection-induced gene expression at cellular resolution. His 2024-2025 publications reveal emerging trends in nematode genomics and plant defense, particularly how soil microbiota modulates nematode virulence and the evolutionary conservation of effector-targeted plant pathways. This integrates molecular plant-microbe interactions with agricultural applications for crop protection. Scientific recognition includes: Ambassador of Agriculture and Environment (2020) He currently supervises four PhD candidates across major collaborative projects. Advisees include J. Pacheco Díaz (nematode-virus synergism), S. de Graauw (belowground pathobiome dynamics), Y. Wang, and A. Pijnacker (spatial transcriptomics of nematode parasitism). Research is funded through projects like SMART UP and NEM-EMERGE, focusing on transcriptomic mapping and microbiome engineering for nematode resistance. Based in the Laboratory of Nematology, his team operates at the forefront of nematode genomics, maintaining active collaborations across European research networks. The lab leverages genome sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and molecular genetics to translate basic discoveries into crop breeding solutions, with strong industry and policy engagement reflected in media coverage and conference keynotes.

• Plant-Parasitic Nematodes
• Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Nematode Effectors
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Jessica Vervalle serves as a Lecturer at Wageningen University & Research's Laboratory of Nematology, specializing in genetic and genomic research across plant and marine species. Her work bridges fundamental molecular biology with practical agricultural and aquacultural applications. Her research focuses on genetic variation mechanisms , particularly copy-number variation, quantitative trait loci mapping, and molecular signatures of selection. Key areas include Plant genomics (grapevine, pear, cultivar development) Marine species genetics (abalone size traits and conservation) High-density genetic mapping using SNP chips Gene dosage effects on biochemical pathways Her fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Gene Dosage (85%), Copy-Number Variation (85%), Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (85%), and Quantitative Trait Locus analysis (57%). Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to plant and marine genomics, with trends showing increasing focus on crop improvement through genomic tools and conservation genetics for aquaculture species . Her work frequently employs population genomic approaches to solve breeding challenges. Vervalle actively collaborates across international boundaries, with significant research partnerships in South Africa evident in her abalone studies. While no formal advising relationships are documented in the provided materials, her collaborative publications suggest mentorship roles in genomic research projects. Her laboratory work centers on the Laboratory of Nematology infrastructure, adapting genomic methodologies typically used in plant-pathogen research to broader agricultural and marine contexts. Current projects appear focused on translating genetic discoveries into practical breeding applications for crops and aquaculture species.

• Genetics
• Genomics
• Plant Breeding
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Lisette Groeneveld-Vervloed is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Nematology within Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on nematode taxonomy and systematics, with a particular emphasis on digitizing and preserving rare taxonomic literature through the Loof Literature Collection. Research Interests : Taxonomy, systematics, digitization of scientific collections Key Projects : Management and accessibility improvement of the Loof Literature Collection Her recent academic contributions include presentations on digitization challenges at international conferences (2024, 2018). While no formal awards or students are documented in the provided materials, her work centers on enhancing access to critical nematological resources for global research communities.

• Nematology
• Taxonomy
• Systematics
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Zewen Hei is an external researcher affiliated with the Laboratory of Nematology, focusing on soil ecology and sustainable agricultural practices. Their work bridges agricultural science with environmental sustainability. University: Not explicitly stated Department: Not explicitly stated Academic Rank: Researcher Research Interests: Key areas include: Organic fertilizer impacts on soil structure and carbon storage Nitrogen cycling and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural systems Agroecological practices like duck co-culture for pest management Soil microbial community responses to nutrient amendments Climate change mitigation through soil management Article Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) analyze organic fertilizer applications, mixed cropping systems, and nitrogen deposition effects. These studies emphasize soil aggregate dynamics, microbial activity, and nutrient stoichiometry for climate-smart agriculture. Laboratory Affiliation: Active in the Laboratory of Nematology, contributing to cross-disciplinary agroecological research.

• Soil Ecology
• Agricultural Sciences
• Environmental Science
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Steven de Goede is a PhD candidate affiliated with the Laboratory of Nematology and the PE&RC Graduate School at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, climate resilience, and carbon cycling in forest ecosystems. Research Areas: Forestry, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Stand Density, Forest Management, Tree Growth, Climate Change. His work spans two peer-reviewed articles (2021–2022) on optimizing forest stand density for climate-smart forestry, with 21 citations and 64 readers on Mendeley. He contributes to collaborative projects addressing forest-soil carbon dynamics under drought conditions.

• Forestry
• Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Stand Density
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Sven van den Elsen is an Education/Research Officer at the Laboratory of Nematology of Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on nematode ecology, soil microbiome dynamics, and sustainable agricultural practices. Specializes in plant-parasitic nematodes and their interactions with soil microbial communities Active in developing genomic tools for nematode community analysis Collaborates on cover crop applications for soil health improvement Research Interests include: Steering soil microbiomes with cover crops Genomic analysis of cyst nematodes Eco-evolutionary dynamics of nematode antagonists Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding nematode-microbe interactions in agricultural soils and developing high-resolution monitoring workflows using SSU rRNA sequencing. Scientific Awards Valorisation Award (2011) from the Netherlands Genomics Initiative for research translation efforts

• Nematology
• Soil Microbiology
• Plant-Parasitic Nematodes
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Carin Lombaers-van der Plas is a Researcher at the Biointeractions and Plant Health department of Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on soil microbiome dynamics, biological control of plant pathogens, and the role of cover crops in agricultural systems. She collaborates extensively on nematode suppression, bacterial transmission routes in crop systems, and microbiome-based disease management. Department: Biointeractions and Plant Health Research: Soil microbiome, nematode antagonists, cover crops Her research explores the intersection of plant health and microbial ecology. Key projects include investigating nematode suppression mechanisms in conventional soils and analyzing how soil amendments like chitin and keratin affect microbiomes to combat pathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani . She employs amplicon sequencing and RNA-Seq datasets to unravel microbial interactions. Recent publications highlight her work on root-knot nematode-plant interactions (2025) and comparative microbiota analyses of cover crop mixtures (2024). Her datasets on nematode antagonists and microbiome sequencing are publicly available through NCBI BioProject archives.

• Plant Health
• Soil Microbiology
• Biological Control
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Leendert Molendijk is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in nematology and soil health. His work focuses on managing plant-parasitic nematodes through cover crops, precision agriculture, and sustainable soil practices. Key Research Areas: Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne) control, cultivar resistance testing, nematode antagonists, and soil microbial interactions. Projects: Leading initiatives like Integrale aanpak gewasbescherming and Best4Soil , emphasizing biological control and data-driven soil health improvements. Collaborations: Works with institutions across Europe on nematode management and contributes to public engagement on agricultural sustainability. Recent publications highlight his role in developing methodologies for nematode resistance testing in sugar beets and exploring soil health metrics through cover crop integration.

• Nematology
• Soil Health
• Precision Agriculture
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