Dr Roy Erkens (R.H.J.)

My main research focus has been the investigation of patterns in plant biodiversity within the Neotropics and Europe. In this way I contribute to a better understanding of the evolution and distribution of biodiversity (genetic and biological).

This research line will be strengthened in the light of the new institute System Earth Science (SES) of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the Greenport Campus Venlo.

Next to this I am involved in teaching at the Maastricht Science Programme, focussing on evolution, biodiversity and (molecular) systematics.

Associate Professor Evolutionary diversity

Maastricht Science Programme, Maastricht University (2021- )

System Earth Science, Maastricht University (2023- )

Senior lecturer Evolution and Biodiversity 

Maastricht Science Programme, Maastricht University (2017-2021)

Lecturer Evolutionary Biology

Maastricht Science Programme, Maastricht University (2012 – 2017)

Assistant Professor

Ecology and Biodiversity group, Department of Biology, Utrecht University (2006 – 2012)

PhD-student
Plant systematics group, Department of Biology, Utrecht University (2000 – 2006)