About Tineke Troost

Dr.ir. Tineke Troost is a leading expert in ecological modeling. During her PhD, she specialized in deterministic modeling of integrated ecosystems using the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory, which is a unifying framework for modeling metabolic processes. At Deltares, she has gained extensive experience in using and developing Delft3D software to conduct impact and scenario studies across various coastal and freshwater systems. Her expertise primarily focuses on water quality issues such as eutrophication and carrying capacity in freshwater, coastal, and estuarine areas.

Tineke's main challenge in this field is bridging the gap between abiotic changes and their effects on higher trophic levels (including fish, birds, and mammals). This is why she pays special attention to primary consumers, such as zooplankton and shellfish, which act as the crucial link between primary producers (like algae) and the rest of the food web. The inherent complexities of ecology, including the significant differences in time and space scales, demand both in-depth knowledge and creativity. These challenges have led Tineke to embrace connections with other ecological tools and models.