Simon Van Kerkhove

Experience

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  Viaverda

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  Project Assistant

  - OrnAqua: increasing efficient water use in outdoor ornamental horticulture- Bio4safe: Use of biostimulants and measurement sensors to reduce water and nutrient consumption- Inventory and monitoring techniques for vine weevil in tree-nurseries- Plant-parasitic nematodes in tree-nurseries

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  BASF

  Nov 2022 - now

  As a Greenhouse Technician at BASF, I am responsible for organizing and executing a wide range of greenhouse experiments. My role includes:- Managing greenhouse tasks such as sowing, transplanting, sampling, plant management, seed harvesting, seed cleaning and monitoring pest control- Planning, organizing, and executing technical experiments- Guide team members to adopt a digital-first mindset- Managing projects to improve plant quality and enhance business processes- Support delivering on R&D projects with a focus on cost, speed, and quality- Evaluating and interpreting the technical quality of data and experiments, taking appropriate measures or reporting as necessary, and mentoring team members in data evaluation- Recording, compiling, summarizing, reporting, and presenting experimental data according to company standards, and capturing all data in relevant databases (Ceres, eLN) Show less

  • Senior Greenhouse Technician

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Greenhouse Technician

    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024