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Hans Cornelissen is a Full Professor of Systems Ecology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on functional trait variation in plants and its impact on ecosystem functioning, particularly in relation to carbon and nutrient cycling. Through lab and field experiments, he investigates how functional diversity drives key carbon cycling processes, including photosynthesis and litter decomposition. Cornelissen is involved in global change impact experiments and conducts meta-analyses to understand the implications of trait variation on climate feedback mechanisms. He leads important projects, such as the 'tree cemetery' experiment (LOGLIFE), which examines the ecological effects of tree traits on wood decomposition and biodiversity. His work contributes to addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals by fostering understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem interactions.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL
Leading research in Systems Ecology with a focus on plant functional traits and ecosystem processes.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.