جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Arend Ligtenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Complex Adaptive Systems
• Agent-Based Modeling
• Spatial Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Arend Ligtenberg is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing at Wageningen University & Research. He holds a M.Sc. in Environmental Planning and Design (1996, cum laude) and a Ph.D. in Social Science (2007) from Wageningen University, focusing on Multi-Agent Systems for land use simulation. His research interests include complex adaptive systems, agent-based modeling, participatory gaming, and spatial planning. He teaches courses such as Spatial Modeling and Statistics, GIS fundamentals, and advanced applications for both Master’s programs in Geo-Information and inter-university programs like GIMA. Key projects include the SESAM initiative for sustainable agro-forestry management and exploring urban digital twins. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining data science, geoscience, and health psychology to address challenges like water governance and urban resilience. Ligtenberg is involved in research innovation and educational initiatives, including the Wageningen Teaching Academy. He has contributed to numerous projects in Vietnam, Kenya, and the Netherlands, focusing on sustainable land use, mangrove conservation, and participatory spatial planning.

• Conservation Biology
• Wildlife Management
• Protected Area Effectiveness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arash Ghoddousi is an Assistant Professor at the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Group of Wageningen University. His research focuses on conservation effectiveness of protected areas, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and the ecology of big cats and mountain ungulates in regions like southwest Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. He emphasizes the integration of social-ecological systems to address conservation challenges. Key research interests include spatial patterns of poaching, wildlife connectivity, and the role of human behavior in shaping conservation outcomes. His work bridges ecology and social sciences to develop practical solutions for biodiversity protection. Recent publications highlight innovative frameworks for assessing protected area effectiveness and the importance of considering anthropogenic resistance in wildlife corridor planning. He advocates for multidisciplinary approaches to ensure long-term sustainability of conservation efforts. Dr. Ghoddousi’s expertise spans conflict management, conservation policy, and monitoring tools. His contributions to understanding socio-ecological interactions have advanced strategies for human-wildlife coexistence in human-dominated landscapes.

• Conservation Biology
• Geospatial Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence in Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elham Ebrahimi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in quantitative ecology and conservation biology. She focuses on integrating geospatial data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and ecological analysis to study biodiversity patterns and species interactions under global environmental changes. Her work includes analyzing data from satellite imagery, camera traps, and citizen science to inform conservation strategies. She actively contributes to the international Biodiversa+ BIG PICTURE project, developing AI-driven pipelines for biodiversity monitoring across Europe. Her research bridges theoretical ecology, geospatial techniques, and biodiversity data to address challenges like protected area effectiveness and species community dynamics. Key collaborations include work on camera trap data standardization through an R package and presentations at conferences like ECM9. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to strengthen global conservation efforts.

• Plastic Pollution
• Environmental Hydraulics
• River Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim van Emmerik is an Associate Professor in Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on plastic pollution dynamics in river systems, remote sensing techniques, and environmental hydraulics. He leads and co-supervises multiple PhD projects addressing global plastic transport, river monitoring, and urban plastic pollution solutions. Key projects include 'Revealing underwater macroplastic pollution using acoustic backscatter' and 'Solving the Urban Plastic Soup.' He is actively involved in developing monitoring protocols and datasets for plastic detection, collaborating internationally on freshwater and coastal plastic pollution studies. His work bridges environmental science, engineering, and policy, with a focus on mitigating plastic waste impacts through innovative methodologies. Research interests include plastic transport modeling, acoustic and image-based monitoring, flood impacts on plastic deposition, and interdisciplinary solutions for pollution control. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and datasets, contributing to global understanding of plastic pathways from rivers to oceans. Media engagements highlight his role as an expert on plastic pollution challenges and mitigation strategies.

• Aquatic Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Coastal Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marjolijn J.A. Christianen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on seagrass ecosystems, marine megaherbivores (e.g., sea turtles), invasive species dynamics, and coastal ecosystem resilience under climate change. She leads projects on seagrass recovery, turtle behavior, and the ecological impacts of human activities. Education: Background in marine biology and ecology, though specific academic degrees are not explicitly listed in the provided texts. Affiliations: WIMEK (Wageningen Institute of Marine Ecology) and collaborations with institutions globally, including the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ). Her work integrates field experiments, remote sensing (e.g., drone imagery), and citizen science to assess ecosystem services and conservation strategies. Notable projects include studying sea turtle hybridization, seagrass recovery in the North Atlantic, and the impacts of invasive species like Sargassum and Halophila stipulacea . Media engagements highlight her role in public outreach, including discussions on turtle conservation and seagrass habitat loss. She supervises multiple PhD students and has received prestigious grants such as NWO-VENI (2017) and the 2021 award for coastal ecosystem resilience research. Labs/teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on restoration ecology, including the WildMarsh and North Sea EcoSyStem projects. Her work emphasizes bridging science and conservation through art and community involvement, as seen in activities like the SG-Conversation event.

• Food Systems
• Rural Development
• Urban Agriculture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Han Wiskerke is a Full Professor of Rural Sociology at Wageningen University, specializing in food systems, rural development, and sustainable agriculture. His research focuses on urban-rural linkages, food policy, and the socio-economic dynamics of agrifood systems. He leads interdisciplinary projects addressing food security, alternative food networks, and resilient city-region foodscapes. Education & Affiliations: His academic background includes expertise in agricultural sociology and policy analysis, with a strong emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches. He supervises multiple PhD projects related to global food systems, urban agriculture, and sustainable development. Research Interests: Prof. Wiskerke explores how food systems can be restructured to enhance equity, sustainability, and resilience. His work integrates case studies from Europe, Africa, and Asia, emphasizing local embeddedness and policy innovation. Key areas include just food futures, cooperative agriculture, and the spatial dimensions of food provisioning. Grants & Activities: He coordinates large-scale projects like Re-Ge-NL and participates in initiatives like SUPURBFOOD, examining urban food systems and SME roles. He actively engages with policy through media commentary on food safety, MKZ crises, and public procurement. Labs/Teams: Involved in Wageningen's Rural Sociology Group and collaborates with international networks on food system transitions. His work bridges academia, government, and civil society for practical impact.

• Food Systems
• Groundwater Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stijn Reinhard is a Researcher in Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Blue & Green Economy program. His work focuses on socio-economic aspects of sustainable resource management, climate adaptation pathways, and governance of natural systems. Key areas include groundwater-fed irrigation economics, food systems resilience in deltas, and policy analysis for environmental conservation. He has led over 28 projects, including 'Integral Effects of Climate Measures' and 'Delta Transition Pathways', emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Notable contributions include the HELGA hydro-economic model for farmer-centric groundwater management. Reinhard has received the Grote Maaskant Prijs 2024 and WUR Impact Award 2023 for his impactful research. His publications span 196 outputs, addressing topics like North Sea environmental valuation, Bangladesh delta food security, and cost-benefit analysis of nature-based solutions. He actively engages in public discourse through media appearances and school outreach programs.

• Agricultural Science
• Plant Physiology
• Functional-Structural Plant Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jochem Evers is a Full Professor of Crop Physiology at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on understanding and optimizing plant interactions in crop systems through functional-structural plant modeling, with emphasis on light competition, intercropping systems, and plant architectural responses to environmental stress. He leads projects on improving crop yields, resource efficiency, and climate resilience, particularly in cereals, legumes, and tropical crops like cocoa. Key research areas include: plant architecture modeling, light interception dynamics, intercropping productivity, and digital twin applications in agriculture. He has supervised 13 PhD students and contributed to over 149 peer-reviewed publications. His work integrates advanced technologies like LiDAR and functional-structural models to advance crop science. Current projects involve optimizing maize-soybean intercropping in the Midwest, cocoa tree pruning strategies, and climate-resilient tomato cultivation. He collaborates globally, with recent studies in semi-arid agroforestry systems and Martian colony crop production.

• Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Management
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen van de Wolfshaar is a Researcher and Business Manager for Mid-North projects at Wageningen Marine Research. Her expertise spans marine ecology, fisheries management, and climate change impacts. She collaborates with institutes like NIOZ and Deltares, focusing on ecosystem modeling, North Sea biodiversity, and sustainable resource management. Key research areas include benthic habitats, food webs, and the effects of human activities (e.g., sand extraction, trawling) on marine ecosystems. Her work integrates ecological and socio-economic dimensions, particularly in ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM). Notable contributions include developing tools for the North Sea's energy-nature transition and modeling the impacts of spatial fishing restrictions. She co-supervises PhD candidates on topics like population dynamics and climate adaptation. Recent publications highlight climate-driven shifts in fish distributions, habitat quality assessments, and policy-relevant modeling for fisheries sustainability. She actively engages in workshops and conferences to bridge scientific findings with practical management strategies.

Marjolijn Christianenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Coastal Ecosystem Restoration
• Climate Change Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marjolijn Christianen is an Associate Professor of Marine Ecology at Wageningen University, Netherlands. Her research focuses on coastal ecosystem resilience through trophic rewilding, particularly involving seagrass, shellfish reefs, and mangroves in the context of climate change. She leads projects such as the VENI-funded 'Global Defaunation' study and the 'WildMarsh' initiative exploring trophic rewilding strategies. Her work integrates field experiments with emerging technologies like drones and machine learning for ecosystem monitoring. She has conducted fieldwork in the Caribbean, North Sea, and Wadden Sea, and advises policymakers on nature management. Christianen holds a PhD from Indonesia (2013) and previously worked at Groningen and Nijmegen Universities on food web ecology and coastal restoration. Education & Experience: PhD in Seagrass and Sea Turtle Ecology (Indonesia, 2013) Researcher at Groningen & Nijmegen Universities (2013–2017) Scientific Advisor at Bureau Waardenburg (2017) Research Interests: Coastal rewilding, megafauna-ecosystem interactions, drone-based monitoring, and climate adaptation strategies. Her team examines how organisms like seagrass and shellfish modify environments to enhance resilience against global change. Current projects address invasive species impacts, nutrient dynamics, and habitat restoration using biodegradable materials. Grants & Projects: WildMarsh (2025–2030): NWO-ENW-M2 Grant Coastal Ecosystem Resilience under Tourism (NWO-WOTRO, 2021) North Sea Reef Vitalization (NWO-TTW, 2019–2024) Outreach & Collaboration: Communicates science through blogs, media, and art, emphasizing practical applications for policymakers and nature managers. Supervises MSc theses and internships in aquatic ecology and marine systems.

• Microbial Evolution
• Bacteriophage Ecology
• Spatial Population Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hilje Doekes is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Genetics within the PE&RC (Plant Research International) at Wageningen University & Research. Their research focuses on microbial evolution, spatial population dynamics, and bacteriophage ecology, with a particular emphasis on understanding how evolutionary processes operate across multiple scales. Research interests include bacteriophage communication, natural selection mechanisms in spatially structured environments, and the evolution of cooperative behaviors like altruism. Doekes employs mathematical modeling and computational simulations to study these phenomena, often combining theoretical approaches with empirical data. Recent work highlights the role of repeated outbreaks in shaping phage strategies and the evolution of spatially structured populations. Their publications span topics like horizontal gene transfer dynamics, microbial cooperation, and the interplay between selfish genetic elements and beneficial traits. Advising PhD candidates on projects such as: Revealing drivers of bacteriophage diversity (de Bruijn) Evolving antibiotic resistance in spatial environments (Pool) Soil microbial communities in intercropping systems (van Schijndel) Labs/Teams: Active in the Laboratory of Genetics and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving bioinformatics and ecological modeling.

Martin Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Cultural Heritage Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Walker is a Lecturer specializing in Computer Graphics and VR Development at Breda University of Applied Sciences' Academy for AI, Games & Media. Prior to academia, he held significant roles in the games industry as Lead Artist on EA FIFA titles and worked with major architectural firms like Audi and Mercedes. His research focuses on VR applications for cultural heritage preservation, architectural visualization, and future AR/VR trends. Notable projects include the Myrecovry VR addiction treatment platform and the Image Recognition Platform. He has collaborated on EU-funded initiatives such as TRACES (digital museum innovation) and MENSES (media-enriched sports experiences). Walker frequently conducts workshops on VR development and 3D modeling tools, contributing to both academic and industry training programs. His work spans 18 documented research outputs and 8 projects, including the RECOVRY initiative exploring VR exposure therapy for alcohol addiction. He maintains active roles as Co-Investigator in multiple interdisciplinary projects combining technology with cultural, healthcare, and architectural domains.

Eke Eijgelaarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental impacts of tourism
• Carbon footprint
• Carbon management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eke Eijgelaar is a Researcher at the Centre for Sustainability, Tourism and Transport (CSTT) within Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas). His work focuses on environmental impacts of tourism, particularly greenhouse gas emissions from cruise tourism, aviation, and recreational mobility. He has been involved in over 30 research projects since 2008, collaborating with municipalities, NGOs, and industry partners like KLM and Waterrecreatie Nederland. Key research interests include carbon footprint calculations, mitigation strategies, and transitioning to sustainable tourism mobility within planetary boundaries. Notable projects include analyzing Dutch holidaymakers' emissions (2002–2022) and evaluating KLM's climate plan. He contributes to policy development through expert statements on banning fossil fuel tourism ads and participates in international initiatives like the European cycle route network Eurovelo. Eijgelaar has authored 163 publications, including reports on inbound tourism emissions and CO2 impacts of recreational travel. He serves on editorial boards (e.g., Journal of Sustainable Tourism) and advisory groups like the Stuurgroep CO2emissiefactoren. Media engagements include NRC Handelsblad and WNL TV, discussing sustainable travel choices and climate policy implications. His work bridges academic research with practitioner needs through workshops, policy reviews, and carbon calculator development. Current priorities include advancing zero-emission tourism mobility and addressing overtourism challenges through evidence-based solutions.

Jacopo Fabriniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Serious Games
• DevOps
• Digital Twin
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jacopo Fabrini is a Researcher at the Academy for AI, Games & Media at Breda University of Applied Sciences , specializing in software development and research for EU-funded projects. He contributes to the MSP Challenge application and works on marine spatial planning, digital twins, and data visualization. His technical expertise includes DevOps pipelines and Agile SAFe methodologies. Research Interests : Digital Twins for oceanic and environmental systems DevOps automation and software lifecycle management Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) frameworks 2D/3D/4D data visualization techniques Serious Games for maritime applications Publication Trends : Fabrini’s recent work focuses on integrating Digital Twin technologies with marine data systems, emphasizing environmental monitoring, microparticle flow visualization, and scalable geospatial modules. His output spans journals, reports, and interactive platforms like GeoViz, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and EU maritime observatories. Labs & Teams : He is affiliated with the Cradle R&D laboratory, where he implements automated software pipelines for digital twin projects. His work involves close collaboration with teams on Horizon 2020 initiatives such as ILIAD and ECOSCOPE, addressing sustainable fisheries and ocean health.

• Aviation Business Models
• Tourism
• Airport Management
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Erik Feld is a Lecturer at the Academy for Tourism, focusing on aviation business models, airport management, and transportation economics. He has authored chapters in tourism trend reports and engages in media commentary on aviation topics. His research explores strategic challenges in aviation industries, including business model competition and infrastructure development. Media contributions include discussions on airport parking costs and regional airport impacts. He delivered a guest lecture on aviation business models in 2012. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.