Maarten van der Meer

I am a 31 years old plant scientist who recently graduated his PhD in Wageningen University. During the last years I've had experience using Java to develop functional-structural plant models and analyzed the data output from model simulations to provide insights into horticultural growth practices. I'm looking for a change to the business world and would like to find my position as java developer or data analyst. I'm quick at familiarizing myself with new protocols and enjoy working in a team. In my spare time I enjoy bringing groups together for hiking, board games, movie nights or some creative arts. I'm an easygoing person.

I am a 31 years old plant scientist who recently graduated his PhD in Wageningen University. During the last years I've had experience using Java to develop functional-structural plant models and analyzed the data output from model simulations to provide insights into horticultural growth practices. I'm looking for a change to the business world and would like to find my position as java developer or data analyst. I'm quick at familiarizing myself with new protocols and enjoy working in a team.

During my PhD I've studied plant to plant variation in light interception and photosynthesis in relation to light quality and plant architecture. Dissertation title: "variability in light absorption and photosynthesis within tomato canopies: a 3D model assisted analysis". I did this by means of both experimentation as well as development and use of functional-structural plant models. Side-tasks included supervising MSc students and assisting in teaching. GroIMP (XL-language: extension language built on top of Java) and R were the main software tools used.