Josse WINKELHORST

Even though I wanted to become a marine biologist as a child (I was particularly fascinated by whales), I went in a different direction from most of my fellow lab members.

I studied Earth Sciences at Utrecht University, the Netherlands, where I learned about environmental changes and the severity of the anthropogenic impact on the environment. However, I also learned that intervention is still possible. This inspired me to pursue a professional career in sustainability.

After my studies, I started work as a Soil, Groundwater and Remediation Consultant. My work involved conducting environmental quality investigations of the soil and groundwater.

As a research associate at EMEL, I continue to adhere to my belief by contributing to the MaxBETH project, where I investigate the impact of hybrid coastal solutions on the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles.

Research interests

Carbon and nutrient cycling, geochemistry, coastal nature-based solutions, climate change