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Tjisse van der Heide is a professor of Coastal Ecology at the University of Groningen and a researcher at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ). His work focuses on the interactions between organisms and their environment within coastal ecosystems. He primarily investigates the ecosystem-level importance of 'ecosystem engineers', which are species that significantly modify habitat conditions. These engineers, often referred to as 'foundation species', are critical to the functioning of these systems and face declines due to human impact. His research combines fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and GIS computer modeling to understand and preserve these complex systems. Van der Heide is also involved in leadership roles, such as being the vice-chairman of the OBN-expert team on coastal landscapes.
University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands
Teaching and researching in Coastal Ecology.
Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) • Groningen, Netherlands
Conducting research on coastal ecosystems and their dynamics.
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