Projects

Overview of NIOZ fundamental and frontier-applied research projects

The overview of NIOZ fundamental and frontier-applied research projects shows all current projects conducted by our four science departments, along with their personnel and funding sources.

Project	Department	Funder
UUNIOZ_The intermittency of large-scale ocean mixing Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Sjoerd Groeskamp Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Cascading effects of sea-level rise on intertidal ecosystems Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Allert Bijleveld Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Coastal Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_I-NANO Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Peter Kraal Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Builders on the beach Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Tjisse van der Heide Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Coastal Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Impact of microphytobenthos Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Karline Soetaert Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_The impact of atmospheric noise on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning circulation Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Femke de Jong Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Sea-level relationships Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Paolo Stocchi Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Coastal Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Infectious diseases in a changing world: combining experimental data with eco-epidemiological models to understand the dynamics of parasite invasions under climate change Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor David Thieltges Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Coastal Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_The role of Marine Flavobacteria Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Pierre Offre Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Defending our coast: Facilitating coastal ecosystems to respond to sea level rise Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Johan van de Koppel Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Harmful Algal Blooms Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Laura Villanueva Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_The role of the aviant nutrient pump for back-barrier island dynamics Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Kees Camphuijsen Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Coastal Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_The origin and diversification of eukaryotic metabolisms Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Anja Spang Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Greenland fjords as gateways between the ice sheet and the ocean Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Lorenz Meire Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Using isotopic indicators Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Marcel van der Meer Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Extreme midlatitude seasonality in a hothouse climate? Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Rob Witbaard Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Nanoplastics pollution in the Ocean Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Helge Niemann Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_How changes in gut microbiome may increase resilience against climate change Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Jan van Gils Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Coastal Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Hydrothermal vent fields Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Sabine Gollner Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_BEYOND the known drivers of marine carbonate mineral dissolution: closing the gap in the alkalinity budget Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Matthew Humphreys Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Turning the tide Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Andi Haas Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Unravelling seasonal dust-induced productivity changes in the Mediterranean Sea Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Jan-Berend Stuut Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Smile, you're on camera Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Dick van Oevelen Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
UUNIOZ_Calcification: Global Impact of a Microscopic Process Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Lennart de Nooijer Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025	Ocean Systems	Utrecht University
SOMBEE Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Myron Peck Funder Belmont Forum - BiodivERsA Project duration 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022	Coastal Systems	Belmont Forum - BiodivERsA
FutureMARES Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Myron Peck Funder European Community \|\| Horizon… Project duration 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024	Coastal Systems	European Community \|\| Horizon 2020
PROTECT; WP7 Regional sea-level change & implications Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Aimée Slangen Funder European Community \|\| Europea… Project duration 1 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024	Estuarine & Delta Systems	European Community \|\| European Research Council
SIBES 2020-2021 Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Allert Bijleveld Funder NA Project duration 1 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2021	Coastal Systems	NA
SWIMWAY Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Anieke van Leeuwen Funder Waddenfonds Project duration 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024	Coastal Systems	Waddenfonds
Arctic warming and migrant shorebirds Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Jan van Gils Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Oct 2019 - 1 Oct 2024	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
Reconstructing sea surface temperatures in deep time Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
How do migratory birds find their way Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Tamar Lok Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
Regional sea-level budget Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Aimée Slangen Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2022	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
Coping with phenological mismatch Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Jan van Gils Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
From ice to deep ocean: Where does the freshwater go? Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Femke de Jong Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2023	Ocean Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
Waddenmozaïek Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Tjisse van der Heide Funder Waddenfonds Project duration 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2023	Coastal Systems	Waddenfonds
Trace metals & the Artic-Atlantic gateway in a changing world Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Rob Middag Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 15 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023	Ocean Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
Small steps, giant leaps Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Tjisse van der Heide Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2023	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
ValgOrize Valorisation of algae for a better taste Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Klaas Timmermans Funder Interreg 2 Seas Project duration 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2021	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Interreg 2 Seas
Plastic in the Ocean: Microbial Transformation of an ‘Unconventional’ Carbon Substrate Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Helge Niemann Funder European Community \|\| Europea… Project duration 1 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2023	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	European Community \|\| European Research Council
Spisula subtruncata in NL kustwateren Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Katja Philippart Funder European Maritime and Fisherie… Project duration 1 May 2018 - 30 Apr 2021	Coastal Systems	European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
BodyShrinkage Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Jan van Gils Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2022	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
WATLAS - advanced tracking and localisation of shorebirds Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Allert Bijleveld Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2024	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
Pilotfase vismonitoringfuik in de Zoutkamperlaag Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Henk van der Veer Funder Ministry of Agriculture, Natur… Project duration 4 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2020	Coastal Systems	Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Biological sources and genetic controls of the paleotemperature proxy TEX86 Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Laura Villanueva Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Nov 2017 - 30 Oct 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
ASSEMBLE+ WP4 NA2 Data management plan Department National Marine Facilities (NMF) Supervisor Johan Stapel Funder European Community Project duration 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2021	National Marine Facilities	European Community
The applying of nature-based coastal defence Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Tjeerd Bouma Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2021	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
Polar marine diversity and dynamics Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Corina Brussaard Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 23 May 2017 - 22 May 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
POMVIDDY_Polar marine diversity and dynamics Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Corina Brussaard Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 23 May 2017 - 22 May 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
FePhyrus_Iron limitation and viral lysis, phytoplankton caught between a rock and a hard place Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Rob Middag Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 May 2017 - 30 Apr 2021	Ocean Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
ALL-RISK Analyzing ecosystem dynamics & optimizing grazing management Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Tjeerd Bouma Funder STW Project duration 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020	Estuarine & Delta Systems	STW
Monitoring beached bird surveys - measuring the effects of chronic oil pollution Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Kees Camphuijsen Funder Rijkswaterstaat Project duration 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020	Coastal Systems	Rijkswaterstaat
Blue-Action_Lower latitude drivers of Arctic changes Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Gert-Jan Reichart Funder European Community Project duration 1 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2021	Ocean Systems	European Community
PASODOBLE_Production of Shells under Ocean acidification: DOes calcification Become more or Less Energy-efficient? Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Lennart de Nooijer Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2021	Ocean Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
BYPASS_The unknown role of Submarine canyons? Pathways or sinks for Organic Carbon? Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Furu Mienis Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 1 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2021	Ocean Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Veni/Vidi/Vici
Microbial lipids: Exploring the natural variability of an unique set of cell constituents Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Laura Villanueva Funder European Community \|\| Europea… Project duration 1 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	European Community \|\| European Research Council
Field flume studies to assess Global Change effects in estuarine ecosystems Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Tjeerd Bouma Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2026	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
Life cycles of seaweeds & seagrasses Department Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS) Supervisor Klaas Timmermans Funder Utrecht University Project duration 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2026	Estuarine & Delta Systems	Utrecht University
NESSC_High-resolution organic geochemical proxy records of critical time intervals III (WP2) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 6 Dec 2015 - 10 Jul 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_High-resolution organic geochemical proxy records of critical time intervals III (WP2) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 6 Dec 2015 - 10 Jul 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_A salinity proxy based on specific algal biomarkers δD values (WP1) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 6 Nov 2015 - 28 Feb 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC-WP2_High-resolution organic geochemical proxy records of critical time intervals I Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 11 Jul 2015 - 5 Mar 2022	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_Improved reconstruction of pCO2 using the stable carbon isotopic composition of algal biomarkers (WP1) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 11 Jul 2015 - 5 Mar 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC-WP2_High-resolution organic geochemical proxy records of critical time intervals I Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Jaap Sinninghe Damsté Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 11 Jul 2015 - 5 Mar 2022	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_Towards reconstructing past atmospheric methane concentrations using organic biomarkers (WP1) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 10 Jul 2015 - 5 Nov 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
ERC Long chain diols as novel organic proxies for paleoclimate reconstructions Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder European Community \|\| Europea… Project duration 2 Jan 2014 - 1 Apr 2021	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	European Community \|\| European Research Council
NESSC_Improving past climate records (WP2) Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Gert-Jan Reichart Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 1 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2023	Ocean Systems	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_New generation of foraminiferal proxies (WP1) Department Ocean Systems (OCS) Supervisor Gert-Jan Reichart Funder NA Project duration 1 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2023	Ocean Systems	NA
SIAM Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Laura Villanueva Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 1 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2023	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_Developing biomarker proxies for aerobic and anaerobic methane oxidation (WP1) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 31 Dec 2013 - 11 Jul 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
NESSC_Developing biomarker proxies for aerobic and anaerobic methane oxidation (WP1) Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Stefan Schouten Funder Ministerie van OCW Project duration 31 Dec 2013 - 11 Jul 2025	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	Ministerie van OCW
Effects of invasive species Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor David Thieltges Funder Netherlands Organization for S… Project duration 31 Dec 2011 - 30 Aug 2020	Coastal Systems	Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Ocean and Coastal Research
AcroporaNet Department Microbiology & Biogeochemistry (MMB) Supervisor Andi Haas Funder NA Project duration 1 Jun 2010 - 31 Dec 2030	Microbiology & Biogeochemistry	NA
Flatfish: causes of variability in larval settlement Department Coastal Systems (COS) Supervisor Henk van der Veer Funder NA Project duration 1 Oct 2008 - 31 Dec 2020	Coastal Systems	NA

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