Prof. dr. Daphne van der Wal

Research Leader

Using satellites and drones, I observe deltas, coasts, and estuaries. The use of these remote sensing techniques can teach us a lot about water quality, biodiversity, nature conservation and coastal defence (flood risk reduction).

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Research interests and expertise

  • Dynamics and management of (tidal) ecosystems
  • Ecosystem structure and functioning of estuaries and deltas
  • Biodiversity of estuaries and deltas
  • Water quality
  • Primary production of mudflats and waters

Additional functions

University of Twente, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) - Full professor

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