Staff members with discipline Environmental Sciences
Academia develops at the interface of different fields. This is one reason why the University of Groningen is home to a wide range of fields, each with a great number of subject specialists. The overview below, which is based on a standard categorization of fields, will help you find the right expert for each field. If you cannot find the expert you are looking for in this list, try searching via a related field or faculty; you may find him or her there.
Inorganic carbon and trace element cycling in the North Sea
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m.adler rug.nl
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PhD student
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Prof. Anne Beaulieu holds the Aletta Jacobs Chair of Knowledge Infrastructures at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
Her research and teaching provide insights into how data is created, synthesized and transformed into evidence. She also... read more
Her research and teaching provide insights into how data is created, synthesized and transformed into evidence. She also... read more
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j.a.beaulieu rug.nl
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Aletta Jacobs Chair of Knowledge Infrastructures; Director Knowledge Infrastructures Department
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Marine Environment
Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)
Physiology & ecology of microalgae
Environmental impact studies e.g. plastics, flame retardants, ballast water
Marine Conservation
Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)
Physiology & ecology of microalgae
Environmental impact studies e.g. plastics, flame retardants, ballast water
Marine Conservation
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Beta Science Shop & marine biologist; senior lecturer
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Toxicology and public health studies in ethnic communities. César Yanko Cervantes Benavides is a researcher of Latin American origin, focused on vulnerability studies in indigenous groups. These vulnerabilities include social and racial segregation, the... read more
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c.cervantes.benavides rug.nl
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PhD student
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Atmospheric measurements of greenhouse gases and related tracers
Lagrangian Particle Dispersion Model simulations
Lagrangian Particle Dispersion Model simulations
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huilin.chen rug.nl
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Honorary Professor
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Dr. Arjan Conijn has an interest in the interaction of people and water. He mainly studies this interaction from a landscape perspective he developed during his interdisciplinary studies Landscape Architecture (BSc at Wageningen University) and Landscape... read more
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a.m.conijn rug.nl
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Postdoc researcher Living dikes
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Aerosol Science
Air pollution
Air pollution
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b.dye rug.nl
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PhD Student
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a.c.eichholtzer rug.nl
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Ongoing research covers energy system integration questions, modelling, transition processes towards low carbon energy systems and related innovation and policy questions. Main key words: Biobased Economy, renewable energy technologies, energy system and... read more
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a.p.c.faaij rug.nl
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Distinguished Professor Energy System Analysis
Green Chemistry
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t.freese rug.nl
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PhD Candidate Chemistry
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Citizen Science, Social Innovation, Public Participation, Water and Environmental Governance, Smart Cities, Impact Evaluation
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Assistant Professor of citizen science
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b.groenewoudt rug.nl
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Professor of ecological landscape history
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Aquatic invertebrates; stable isotopes; lakes; salt marshes; carbon cycling; palaeoecology
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m.van.hardenbroek rug.nl
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Postdoctoral researcher
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Input - Output Analysis
Material-Flow Analysis
Network Analysis
Material-Flow Analysis
Network Analysis
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k.hidiroglu rug.nl
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PhD Student
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Environmental Management System, Industrial Ecology, Circular Economy, Biogas
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d.l.hoang rug.nl
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PhD student
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Persuasive Communication
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Full Professor of Communication and Information Sciences
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Klaus Hubacek is a Professor in Science, Technology and Society at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. He is chair of Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society (IREES) and chair of the board of Energy and Sustainability Research... read more
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Professor
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In my research I analyze the environmental impact of food from a consumer perspective in Mexico. To do this, I focus on the use of agricultural resources: land, water and energy. I link what people eat with how it is produced: so diets with agricultural... read more
(Environment and Infrastructure) Planning, Energy Infrastructure, Energy Landscapes, Applied Thermodynamics, Governance, Environment and Engineering
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f.m.g.van.kann rug.nl
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Assistant Professor Environmental Planning
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Atmospheric research, technician
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research assistent
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u.a.khot rug.nl
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Phd candidate
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Arctic/Antarctic climate, atmospheric sciences, physical oceanography
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Ruoqi Li is a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. Please visit https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/persons/ruoqi-li for more information.
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ruoqi.li rug.nl
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Postdoc
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My research focuses on how people and computers can collaborate to solve complex problems. I design systems that blend human insight with advanced computer simulations and AI to better understand and manage challenges in nature, urban spaces, and cultural environments—achieving outcomes that neither could achieve alone.
Human-machine collaboration
Spatial Artificial Intelligence
Dynamic Landscapes
Environmental Science
Peatland Palaeoecology
More about my Arctic research:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QDnQS37dgU] and
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih5w7si5cQw]
Human-machine collaboration
Spatial Artificial Intelligence
Dynamic Landscapes
Environmental Science
Peatland Palaeoecology
More about my Arctic research:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QDnQS37dgU] and
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih5w7si5cQw]
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Assistant Professor in Physical Geography
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Atmospheric greenhouse gases and hydrogen, applications of stable isotopes
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Full Professor
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My research involves the environmental impacts of food production and the options to reduce the impacts. It includes both the production (agriculture) as the consumption patterns (diets). The research line on sustainable food issues was initiated 25 years... read more
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Associate professor environmental sciences
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Ecology, Biodiversity, Biodiversity Conservation, Nature Conservation, Sustainable Landscapes, Human-Nature Onteractions
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Professor of Community and Conservation Ecology
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Carbon cycle, CO2, greenhouse gases, emissions, numerical modeling, methane, fossil fuels, climate, meterology, data assimilation, isotopes in greenhouse gases, ocean, biosphere, atmosphere, air quality
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Professor Atmospheric Composition Modeling
Prajal Pradhan studied agricultural engineering and environmental management. He has received the ERC Starting Grant 2022. Prajal was a lead author of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land and a contributing author of the AR6 IPCC WG IIIA... read more
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Assistant Professor
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Coordinator Science Shop, lecturer Science & Society
Life Cycle Assessment
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d.y.ruiz.mendez rug.nl
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PhD student
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Coastal Ecosystems, Ecosystem Services, Social-Ecological Systems, Multi-Criteria Analysis
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m.m.h.sarker rug.nl
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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My research interest and expertise include: Monitoring of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, N2O), stable isotopes of CO2, (reactive) organic trace gas species, H2, and Radon. Atmospheric transport of greenhouse gases and pollutants and their role in atmospheric... read more
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h.a.scheeren rug.nl
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Researcher and lab coordinator
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Research interests
My research is focussed on the complex interaction between people and the natural environment. Some topics related to this broad theme have my particular interest:
- The present perception (and presentation) of past human behaviour.
- Modelling/understanding the way plant remains end up in different types of archaeological context to facilitate more nuanced interpretation.
- Understanding the interaction between ecological, physical-geographical, and cultural forces in various landscape types
- Improving transdisciplinary cooperation and exchange of ideas.
- The relation between Art and Environment. I am co-supervising the PhD project by Anna-Rosja Haveman on Artistic Approaches to the Coastal Landscape of the Netherlands.
Selection of research projects
Living dikes
A NWO financed project led by dr ir Bas Borsje from Twente University. Together with a Postdoc researcher, I will investigate the way new coastal defence strategies will affect the existing landscape and how this is related to the history of coastal landscapes.
On suitable grounds
A NWO funded project led by prof dr Hans Huisman, dealing with the introduction of crop cultivation in the Netherlands. I co-supervise the PhD-project carried out by Ana Smuk, dealing with palaeoecological analyses.
My research is focussed on the complex interaction between people and the natural environment. Some topics related to this broad theme have my particular interest:
- The present perception (and presentation) of past human behaviour.
- Modelling/understanding the way plant remains end up in different types of archaeological context to facilitate more nuanced interpretation.
- Understanding the interaction between ecological, physical-geographical, and cultural forces in various landscape types
- Improving transdisciplinary cooperation and exchange of ideas.
- The relation between Art and Environment. I am co-supervising the PhD project by Anna-Rosja Haveman on Artistic Approaches to the Coastal Landscape of the Netherlands.
Selection of research projects
Living dikes
A NWO financed project led by dr ir Bas Borsje from Twente University. Together with a Postdoc researcher, I will investigate the way new coastal defence strategies will affect the existing landscape and how this is related to the history of coastal landscapes.
On suitable grounds
A NWO funded project led by prof dr Hans Huisman, dealing with the introduction of crop cultivation in the Netherlands. I co-supervise the PhD-project carried out by Ana Smuk, dealing with palaeoecological analyses.
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mans.schepers rug.nl
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Assistant professor
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AMS Operator / Research Technician
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Dr Yuli Shan is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Transitions at the University of Birmingham.
Please visit shanyuli.com and Birmingham webpage for more information.
Please visit shanyuli.com and Birmingham webpage for more information.
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y.shan rug.nl
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Affilated Associate Professor
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Climate change ecology
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n.skyllas rug.nl
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PhD candidate
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Environmental science (Polar regions)
Global mercury emissions
Radioecology (environmental distribution of radionuclides)
Spatial analysis (GIS, ArcGIS Pro)
Data analysis
Python (NumPy, GeoPandas, Pandas)
Global mercury emissions
Radioecology (environmental distribution of radionuclides)
Spatial analysis (GIS, ArcGIS Pro)
Data analysis
Python (NumPy, GeoPandas, Pandas)
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f.steenhuisen rug.nl
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Researcher
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Xin Sun is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society group, within Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from School of Vehicle and... read more
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Assistant Professor
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Impact Assessment
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n.takahashi.margarido rug.nl
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PhD Candidate
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Paul Upham is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist specializing in the social processes involved in energy transitions, at individual, organisation and system levels. He is particularly interested in connecting these levels to provide an... read more
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Sustainability Transition Studies
Science and Technology Studies
Public participation
Conversation analysis
Science and Technology Studies
Public participation
Conversation analysis
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roel.van.veen rug.nl
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Environmental Psychology, Group Processes, Social Identity, Socio-spatial dynamics.
Teaching: Mentor Academic Skills and Research Practicum.
Research interests: I am particularly interested in how group factors can drive collective action in response to... read more
Teaching: Mentor Academic Skills and Research Practicum.
Research interests: I am particularly interested in how group factors can drive collective action in response to... read more
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c.j.walker.clarke rug.nl
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PhD Candidate - Environmental Psychology
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Blending insights from sustainability science, systems analysis, and economics, Anne unveils research that drives progress towards a more sustainable future. She focuses on leveraging quantitative methods grounded in systems thinking to advance the... read more
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a.warchold rug.nl
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PhD Student
Hydrogen
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i.m.westra rug.nl
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Phd in Hydrogen
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Nature conservation, energy transition, energy cooperatives, science-society dynamics
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Associate Professor
Input-output analysis; Planetary boundary; Sustainable agriculture; Food system
Integrated Nutrient Management, Footprinting, Life Cycle Assessment
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a.zanchetta rug.nl
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PhD student
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