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The KWR Science Council safeguards the scientific quality of KWR\u2019s research outcomes and research vision. The Council consists of KWR\u2019s Principal Scientists. Each member is affiliated with a Dutch or international university. Chaired by the Chief Science Officers, the Council develops KWR\u2019s research vision, promotes its implementation throughout the organisation, and stimulates multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/td>\nProf. R.P. (Ruud) Bartholomeus PhD MSc <\/a><\/strong>| Ecohydrology
\nChief Science Officer KWR | Principal Scientist Ecohydrology | Wageningen University | Chair of the Science Council<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nM. (Milou) Dingemans PhD<\/a> | <\/strong>Chemical Water Quality
\nChief Science Officer KWR | Principal Scientist Toxicology and Risks | Utrecht University | Chair of the Science Council<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nP. (Peter) van Thienen PhD<\/a> | <\/strong><\/strong>Hydroinformatics
\nPrincipal Scientist Integrated Infrastructure Modelling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Cornelissen<\/strong><\/td>\nE.R. (Emile) Cornelissen PhD MSc<\/strong><\/a> | Water Technology
\nPrincipal Scientist Resource Recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Hofman<\/td>\nRoberta Hofman PhD PhD MSc <\/strong><\/a>| Environmental Engineering
\nPrincipal Scientist Sustainable Systems Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSabrina Keinemans PhD<\/strong><\/a> | Social Sciences
\nPrincipal Scientist Behavioural Sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Paul<\/a><\/td>\nProf. P. (Paul) van der Wielen PhD<\/a> | <\/strong><\/strong>Water Microbiology
\nPrincipal Scientist Microbial Ecology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The KWR Science Council safeguards the scientific quality of KWR\u2019s research outcomes and research vision. The Council consists of KWR\u2019s Principal Scientists. Each member is affiliated with a Dutch or international university. 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