Tineke Troost
Dr.ir. Tineke Troost is an expert in the field of ecological modelling. During her PhD she specialized in deterministic modelling of integrated ecosystems using the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory (a unifiying framework for modelling metabolic processes). At Deltares she has build up extensive experience in applying and developing Delft3D software to carry out impact and scenario studies in a range of marine and freshwater systems. Her focus of expertise lies with water quality issues such as harmful algal blooms and carrying capacity in coastal and estuarine areas. In addition to dynamic numerical modeling as is often used in biogeochemistry, Tineke’s also has in-depth knowledge of (univariate and multivariate) statistical modeling techniques that are typically used for ecological studies on higher trophic organisms, which give her the unique position to bridge these two disciplines.
Working experience
2008-present | Deltares | researcher marine ecogoly |
2007-2008 | Delft Hydraulics | researcher marine ecology |
2006-2007 | The Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ) | Postdoc |
2002-2006 | Vrije University (VU) | PhD student |
2001-2002 | The Netherlands Institute for Fisheries Research (RIVO, now Imares) | junior scientist |
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Roadmap for Water Quality of Lake Toba
Indonesia, 2017 - 2017
Main project features: Developing a roadmap for improving the water quality of Lake Toba Tourism Destination.
Activities performed: coordinating the water quality assessment. -
Modelling to support the 'MER Zandwinning' (EIA Sandmining)
Netherlands, 2016-2017
Main project features: Modelling the North Sea and assess the impact of sandmining on the ecosystem
Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: Extending the North Sea model with two species of dynamic grazers
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Intercalibration of assessment methods WFD
EU, 2016 - 2016
Main project features: Intercalibration of ecological assessment methods in coastal and transitional waters for the WFD
Positions held: Expert
Activities performed: Participation in an expert team to support the intercalibration
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Volkerak Zoommeer
Netherlands, 2015 - 2016
Main project features: Modelling the Volkerak Zoommeer to in view of several nature management related questions.
Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: Extending the model with dynamic grazers (quagga mussels)
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Optimising the nutrient reduction strategy for the Dutch part of the North Sea
The Netherlands, 2013-2014
Ecological modeller
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CLEANSEA
Netherlands, 2013-present
Client: European Union
Main project features: Modelling impact of microplastics
Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: quantifying impacts of microplastics on the primary and secondary productivity of the North Sea
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CASCADE
San Francisco Bay, 2013-present
Client: USGS
Main project features: Advising on ecosystem modelling
Positions held: Advisor
Activities performed: advising on modelling of grazers (shellfish and zooplankton)
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PUB Retainer project
Singapore, 2013-present
Client: PUB Singapore
Main project features: Updating and improving the Delft3D-based Operational Modelling System
Positions held: Project leader
Activities performed: Coordinating multiple project activities
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Optimising the nutrient reduction strategy for the Dutch part of the North Sea
Netherlands, 2013-2014
Client: Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Water Authority)
Main project features: finding the most cost-effective nutrient reductions to achieve the thresholds in the North Sea
Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: Setting up and applying a meta-model of the North Sea
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Impact of SMCs
Netherlands, 2010-2012
Client: Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment
Main project features: Modelling the impact of Mussel Seed Capture devices on the wild shellfish populations in the Oosterschelde estuary
Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: expanding an integrated ecosystem model with MSC mussels and performing scenariostudies
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KnowSeas
Netherlands, 2010-2012
Client: Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment
Main project features: Modelling the impact of Mussel Seed Capture devices on the wild shellfish populations in the Oosterschelde estuary
Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: expanding an integrated ecosystem model with MSC mussels and performing scenariostudies
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KnowSeas
Netherlands, 2009-2013
Main project features: Developing scientific tools supporting policy making and applying them in case studies
Positions held: ecological modeller
Activities performed: modelling transboundary nutrient transport in the North Sea
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OSPAR ICG-EMO
2010-2011, Netherlands
Client: OSPAR
Main project features: Modelling the effect of nutrient reductions in the North Sea as part of an international OSPAR working group
Positions held: Project manager, ecological modeller
Activities performed: Communicating with international partners, modelling the North Sea, performing scenario studies
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Reviewing spatial statistics and population modelling stuReviewing spatial statistics and population modelling studies with respect to impacts of wind farms dies with respect to impacts of wind farms
regularly (in the period from 2010-present, Netherlands
Client: Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Water Authority)
Main project features: Positions held: Ecological modeller
Activities performed: Reviewing of statistical and population-dynamical modeling studies regarding impacts of wind farms
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HAB forecasting service
2009-2011, Netherlands
Client: Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment
Main project features: Operational forecasting of harmful algal blooms along the Dutch coast
Positions held: Project manager
Activities performed: Coordinating the project, responsible for
interpretation and evaluation of model results
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Do microplastics affect marine ecosystem productivity?
2017
Troost, T.A., Desclaux, T., Van der Meulen, M., Vethaak, D., Leslie, H., Do microplastics affect marine ecosystem productivity? ,Submitted to Marine Pollution Bullletin -
Challenges of achieving Good Environmental Status in the Northeast Atlantic
2015
Alexander, K. A., P. Kershaw, P. Cooper, A. J. Gilbert, J. M. Hall-Spencer, J. J. Heymans, A. Kannen, H. J. Los, T. O'Higgins, C., O'Mahony, P. Tett, T. A. Troost, and J. van Beusekom. 2015. ,Challenges of achieving Good Environmental Status in the Northeast
Atlantic, Ecology and Society 20(1): 49. -
Detecting critical choke points for achieving Good Environmental Status in European seas
2015
Potts, T., O’Higgins, T., Brennan, R., Cinnirella, S., Brandt, U., Suárez de Vivero, J.L., Van Beusekom, J., Troost, T.A., Paltriguera, L., Gunduz Hosgor, A. ,Detecting critical choke points for achieving Good Environmental Status in European seas.,Ecology and Society 20 (1): 29 -
Exploring, exploiting and evolving diversity of aquatic ecosystem models: a community perspective.
2015
Janssen, A.B.G., Arhonditsis, G.B., Beusen, A., Bolding, K., Bruce, L., Bruggeman, J., Couture, R.-M., Downing, A.S., Alex Elliott, J., Frassl, M.A., Gal, G., Gerla, D.J., Hipsey, M.R., Hu, F., Ives, S.C., Janse, J.H., Jeppesen, E., Jöhnk, K.D., Kneis, D., Kong, X., Kuiper, J.J., Lehmann, M.K., Lemmen, C., Özkundakci, D., Petzoldt, T., Rinke, K., Robson, B.J., Sachse, R., Schep, S.A., Schmid, M., Scholten, H., Teurlincx, S., Trolle, D., Troost, T.A., Van Dam, A.A., Van Gerven, L.P.A., Weijerman, M., Wells, S.A. & Mooij, W.M. ,Exploring, exploiting and evolving diversity of aquatic ecosystem models: a community perspective.,Aquatic Ecology, 49, 513-548 -
Evaluation of eutrophication variables and thresholds in the Dutch North Sea in a historical context – a model analysis.
2014
Troost, T.A., de Kluijver, A., Los, F.J. ,Evaluation of eutrophication variables and thresholds in the Dutch North Sea in a historical context – a model analysis.,Journal of Marine Systems 134 (2014) 45–56 -
Finding the optimal reduction to meet all targets - Applying Linear Programming with a nutrient tracer model of the North Sea.
2014
Los, F. J., Troost, T.A., Van Beek, J.A. ,Finding the optimal reduction to meet all targets - Applying Linear Programming with a nutrient tracer model of the North Sea. ,Journal of Marine Systems, 131 (2014) 91–101 -
The role of atmospheric deposition in the Southern North Sea.
2012
T.A. Troost, H. Los, M. Blaas. ,The role of atmospheric deposition in the Southern North Sea. ,Journal of Marine Systems 125:101–112 -
Modeling the ecology and evolution of communities: a review of past achievements, current efforts, and future promises.
2012
Å. Brännström, J. Johansson, N. Loeuille, N. Kristensen, T.A. Troost, R. Hilleris Lambers and U. Dieckmann. ,Modeling the ecology and evolution of communities: a review of past achievements, current efforts, and future promises. ,Evolutionary Ecology Research, 2012, 14: 601–625 -
Sampling bivalves on tidal flats: Possibility of missing rare species, versus smoothing of environmental variation
2011
Compton, T.J., Kraan, C., Rijkenberg, M.J.A., Troost, T.A., Rogers, D.I., Leyrer, J., Pearson, G., Piersma, T. ,Sampling bivalves on tidal flats: Possibility of missing rare species, versus smoothing of environmental variation ,Marine Ecology Progress Series 440 , pp. 285-288 -
Modeling shellfish growth with Dynamic Energy budget (DEB) models: an application for cockles and mussels in the Oosterschelde (SW Netherlands)
2010
T. A. Troost, J. W. M. Wijsman, S. Saraiva, and V. Freitas. , Modeling shellfish growth with Dynamic Energy budget (DEB) models: an application for cockles and mussels in the Oosterschelde (SW Netherlands). , Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B, 365:3567-3577. -
Modeling shellfish growth with Dynamic Energy budget (DEB) models: an application for cockles and mussels in the Oosterschelde (SW Netherlands).
2010
T. A. Troost, J. W. M. Wijsman, S. Saraiva, and V. Freitas. DEB issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society-Developments in Dynamic Energy Budget theory and its applications. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B, 365:3567-3577. -
Seasonality, climate cycles and body size evolution
2009
T. A. Troost, J. v. Dam, B. W. Kooi and E. Tuenter.. Math Model Nat Phenom. Mathematical Modelling of Natural Phenomena 4 (6) , pp. 135-155.
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Repeatable sediment associations of burrowing bivalves across six European tidal flat systems
2009
Compton, T.J., Troost, T.A., Drent, J., Kraan, C., Bocher, P., Leyrer, J., Dekinga, A., Piersma, T.. Marine Ecology Progress Series 382 , pp. 87-98
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Distributional overlap rather than habitat differentiation characterizes co-occurrence of bivalves in intertidal soft sediment systems
2008
Compton, T.J., Troost, T.A., Van Der Meer, J., Kraan, C., Honkoop, P.J.C., Rogers, D.I., Pearson, G.B., (...), Piersma, T. Marine Ecology Progress Series 373 , pp. 25-35. -
Joint evolution of predator body size and prey-size preference.
2008
T.A. Troost, U. Dieckmann and B.W. Kooi. ,Joint evolution of predator body size and prey-size preference. ,Evolutionary Ecology, 22:771-799. -
Quantitative steps in the evolution of metabolic organisation as specified by the Dynamic Energy Budget theory.
2007
S.A.L.M. Kooijman and Troost, T.A. ,Quantitative steps in the evolution of metabolic organisation as specified by the Dynamic Energy Budget theory. ,Biological Reviews 82(1): 113-142. -
Bifurcation analysis of ecological and evolutionary processes in ecosystems.
2007
T.A. Troost, B.W. Kooi and S.A.L.M. Kooijman. ,Bifurcation analysis of ecological and evolutionary processes in ecosystems. ,Ecological Modelling 204(1-2): 253-268. -
Advantage of storage in a fluctuating environment.
2006
Kooi, B.W. and Troost, T.A. Theoretical Population Biology 70(4): 527-541. -
Self-organization of community metabolism
2006
T.A. Troost. . ,Self-organization of community metabolism.,(Thesis)
Activities
Present | participant | ICES WGIPEM (Ices workgroup on integration of physical and ecological modelling) |
Present | participant | OSPAR ICG-EMO (OSPAR workgroup on ecological modelling of the North Sea) |