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Rob S. E. W. Leuven

Rob S. E. W. Leuven

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
54
Citations
9002
World Ranking
3188
National Ranking
90

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Ecology
  • Ecosystem
  • Habitat

His primary areas of study are Ecology, Habitat, Introduced species, Species richness and Ecosystem. His studies link Biological dispersal with Ecology. His studies in Habitat integrate themes in fields like Ecological rehabilitation, Biodiversity, Ecology and Water resource management.

The Introduced species study combines topics in areas such as Dikerogammarus villosus, Predation, Water quality, Species diversity and Benthic zone. His Species richness study which covers Drainage basin that intersects with Swamp, Levee, Flood myth and Environmental planning. His research investigates the connection between Ecosystem and topics such as Contamination that intersect with problems in Temperate climate and Marine species.

His most cited work include:

  • The River Rhine: a global highway for dispersal of aquatic invasive species (208 citations)
  • Possibilities of visible–near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of soil contamination in river floodplains (178 citations)
  • Exploring field vegetation reflectance as an indicator of soil contamination in river floodplains. (136 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His scientific interests lie mostly in Ecology, Floodplain, Habitat, Biodiversity and Invasive species. Ecology is closely attributed to Biological dispersal in his study. His Floodplain research includes themes of Flood myth, Soil contamination, Spatial variability and Water resource management.

His study in Habitat is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Bog and Environmental protection. His studies deal with areas such as Endangered species, Ecotope, Environmental resource management and Environmental planning as well as Biodiversity. In his research on the topic of Invasive species, Agriculture is strongly related with Risk analysis.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Ecology (42.65%)
  • Floodplain (17.56%)
  • Habitat (15.05%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2015-2021)?

  • Ecology (42.65%)
  • Alien (4.30%)
  • Fishery (6.45%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary scientific interests are in Ecology, Alien, Fishery, Floodplain and Zoology. His study in Ecology concentrates on Introduced species, Invasive species, Habitat, Dominance and Predation. Rob S. E. W. Leuven combines subjects such as Crassula helmsii and Competition with his study of Introduced species.

His Habitat research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Hydrology and Biodiversity. Within one scientific family, he focuses on topics pertaining to Littoral zone under Fishery, and may sometimes address concerns connected to Macrophyte and Life stage. His Floodplain study incorporates themes from Biomass, Flood myth, Ecosystem and Plant traits.

Between 2015 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Development and application of the SSD approach in scientific case studies for ecological risk assessment. (37 citations)
  • Thermal limits in native and alien freshwater peracarid Crustacea: The role of habitat use and oxygen limitation (27 citations)
  • Non-native seagrass Halophila stipulacea forms dense mats under eutrophic conditions in the Caribbean (26 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Ecology
  • Ecosystem
  • Habitat

Rob S. E. W. Leuven mainly investigates Ecology, Invasive species, Habitat, Introduced species and Biodiversity. Many of his studies on Ecology apply to Fishery as well. His research in Invasive species intersects with topics in Aquatic species and Early detection.

His Habitat research includes themes of Shore and Main river. His Biodiversity research integrates issues from Range, Ecosystem, Environmental impact assessment and Environmental resource management. His Ecosystem research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Floodplain and Flood myth.

Best Publications

  • The River Rhine: a global highway for dispersal of aquatic invasive species

    Rob S. E. W. Leuven;Gerard van der Velde;Gerard van der Velde;Iris Baijens;Janneke Snijders

  • Possibilities of visible–near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of soil contamination in river floodplains

    L Kooistra;R Wehrens;R.S.E.W Leuven;L.M.C Buydens

  • Assessing the risks of aquatic species invasions via European inland waterways: from concepts to environmental indicators.

    Vadim E. Panov;Boris Alexandrov;Kęstutis Arbačiauskas;Rosa Binimelis

  • Flood defense in the Netherlands: a new era, a new approach

    Hein T.C. van Stokkom;Antonius J.M. Smits;Rob S.E.W. Leuven

  • The potential of field spectroscopy for the assessment of sediment properties in river floodplains

    L Kooistra;J Wanders;G.F Epema;R.S.E.W Leuven

  • Exploring field vegetation reflectance as an indicator of soil contamination in river floodplains.

    L Kooistra;E.A.L Salas;J.G.P.W Clevers;R Wehrens

  • River restoration and flood protection: controversy or synergism?

    P.H. Nienhuis;R.S.E.W. Leuven

  • Characterization factors for water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions based on freshwater fish species extinction.

    Marlia Mohd Hanafiah;Marlia Mohd Hanafiah;Marguerite A. Xenopoulos;Stephan Pfister;Rob S E W Leuven

  • Riverine landscape dynamics and ecological risk assessment

    Rob S. E. W. Leuven;Isabelle Poudevigne

  • Assessment of biocontamination of benthic macroinvertebrate communities in European inland waterways

    K. Arbaciauskas;V. Semenchenk;M. Grabowski;R.S.E.W. Leuven

  • Effects of preservation on dry- and ash-free dry weight biomass of some common aquatic macro-invertebrates

    Rob S. E. W. Leuven;Theo C. M. Brock;Hans A. M. van Druten

  • A global-scale screening of non-native aquatic organisms to identify potentially invasive species under current and future climate conditions

    Lorenzo Vilizzi;Gordon H. Copp;Jeffrey E. Hill;Boris Adamovich

  • Effects of water acidification on the distribution pattern and the reproductive success of amphibians

    R. S. E. W. Leuven;C. den Hartog;M. M. C. Christiaans;W. H. C. Heijligers

  • Heavy-Metal Concentrations in Small Mammals from a Diffusely Polluted Floodplain: Importance of Species- and Location-Specific Characteristics

    S. Wijnhoven;R. S. E. W. Leuven;G. van der Velde;G. van der Velde;G. Jungheim

  • Succession and rejuvenation in floodplains along the river Allier (France)

    G. W. Geerling;A. M. J. Ragas;R. S. E. W. Leuven;J. H. van den Berg

  • Urban drainage systems: An undervalued habitat for aquatic macroinvertebrates

    Kim Vermonden;Kim Vermonden;Rob S.E.W. Leuven;Gerard van der Velde;Gerard van der Velde;Marieke M. van Katwijk

  • Ecological rehabilitation of the lowland basin of the river Rhine (NW Europe)

    P. H. Nienhuis;A. D. Buijse;R. S. E. W. Leuven;A. J. M. Smits

  • Redefinition and Elaboration of River Ecosystem Health: Perspective for River Management

    P. Vugteveen;R. S. E. W. Leuven;M. A. J. Huijbregts;H. J. R. Lenders

  • Development and application of the SSD approach in scientific case studies for ecological risk assessment.

    Anastasia Del Signore;A. Jan Hendriks;H.J. Rob Lenders;Rob S.E.W. Leuven

  • The Rhine River Basin

    Urs F. Uehlinger;Karl M. Wantzen;Rob S. Leuven;Hartmut Arndt

  • Rapid range expansion of the invasive quagga mussel in relation to zebra mussel presence in The Netherlands and Western Europe

    J. Matthews;G. Van der Velde;G. Van der Velde;A. Bij de Vaate;F. P. L. Collas

  • Do restoration measures rehabilitate fauna diversity in raised bogs? A comparative study on aquatic macroinvertebrates

    Gert-Jan A. van Duinen;Ankie M.T. Brock;Jan T. Kuper;Rob S.E.W. Leuven

Frequent Co-Authors

G. van der Velde
G. van der Velde Radboud University
Aafke M. Schipper
Aafke M. Schipper Radboud University
Mark A. J. Huijbregts
Mark A. J. Huijbregts Radboud University
Wilco C. E. P. Verberk
Wilco C. E. P. Verberk Radboud University
A. Jan Hendriks
A. Jan Hendriks Radboud University
Hans Middelkoop
Hans Middelkoop Utrecht University
Jan G. M. Roelofs
Jan G. M. Roelofs Radboud University
Anton M. Breure
Anton M. Breure Radboud University
Lammert Kooistra
Lammert Kooistra Wageningen University & Research
Gordon H. Copp
Gordon H. Copp Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

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