Piet Lens

Professor

IHE Delft

Delft, Netherlands

Researcher

I study improved resource use efficiency for enhanced productivity and resilience and explore avenues to achieve a low environmental footprint in agriculture.

My organisation

IHE Delft

IHE Delft

Research Institute

Delft, Netherlands

IHE Delft pursues cutting-edge research that fulfills global water-related needs and targets pragmatic, evidence-based solutions, thereby contributing to a more sustainable world. The Institute comprises about 140 academic staff members, over 100 PhD researchers and some 150 master students. Through partnerships, the Institute strives to connect universities and knowledge institutes in all areas of the world.
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About me

Prof. Dr. Lens is professor of Environmental Biotechnology at the Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery Chair Group of the Department of Enivronmental Engineering and Water Technology of IHE Delft. Prof. Lens trained in Environmental Sanitation, then obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at the University Gent (Belgium). He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the Review Journal “Re/Views in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology” and founding editor of the IWA Publishing series “Integrated Environmental Technology”. He has (co-)authored over 700 scientificpublications and edited nine book volumes. Besides innovative research, he is also a leader in education and capacity-building, organising numerous study-days, conferences, summer schools and short courses.