Ecology network
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) performs leading fundamental and strategic ecological research. NIOO-researchers play a key role in the wider network of ecological science and knowledge.

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Research facilities
Have a look at the ecological research infrastructure in the Netherlands.

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Datasets
We have developed a Data and Information Portal to streamline and organise the data and information management of the institute.

Professorships
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Prof. dr. Marcel Visser
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- Head of department
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Prof. dr. ir. Wim H. van der Putten
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- Head of department
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Prof. Jos Raaijmakers PhD
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- Head of department
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Prof. dr. Liesbeth Bakker
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. dr. Bart A. Nolet
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. dr. Kees van Oers
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- Senior Researcher
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Dr. Steven Declerck
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. Ellen van Donk PhD
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. Wietse de Boer
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. dr. ir. Eiko Kuramae PhD
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. Jeffrey Harvey PhD
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- Senior Researcher
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Prof. Martijn Bezemer
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- Guest researcher
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Prof. dr. Louise Vet
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- Researcher
Working at NIOO
Most of our people are from the world of (international) science: professors, researchers and PhD students. They are joined by indispensable support staff in HR, Science Communication, Finances, ICT and Facilities.

Honorary fellowships
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Dr. Carel Dieperink
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- Honorary Fellow
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Dr. ir. Eelke Jongejans
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- Honorary Fellow
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Dr. Raúl Ochoa-Hueso PhD
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- Honorary Fellow
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Dr. Antica Culina
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- Honorary Fellow
Publications
Scientists at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology publish the results of their research in over 200 peer-reviewed articles per year, as well as in books, dissertations, blogs and other formats. Most of the research output is freely available.
