Jülich Plant Science Seminars - Hugo de Boer - "Wave-length specific photosynthesis and semi-transparent photovoltaics for agrivoltaics" - Utrecht University – 1st of June 2026
Title: Wave-length specific photosynthesis and semi-transparent photovoltaics for agrivoltaics
Speaker: Hugo de Boer
Affiliation: Utrecht University
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Hugo de Boer is Professor of Nature-based Climate Adaptation in Deltas at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and acts as Geosciences scientific lead for the Delta Climate Center in Vlissingen. He studies the dynamic responses of plants and ecosystems to global change drivers and coordinates the MSc programmes Water Science and Management and Water Management for Climate Adaptation.
His research expertise covers several interdisciplinary topics related to integrating theory and observations across the fields of plant ecophysiology, ecosystem dynamics, and ecosystem services. His teaching expertise includes topics related to system thinking for sustainable development, quantitative statistics, research design, plant ecophysiology, and ecosystem dynamics.