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L.F.M. Marcelis is a leading authority in controlled environment agriculture, with a research focus on vertical farming systems, crop physiology, and sustainable horticulture. His work addresses the critical challenge of feeding a growing global population by optimizing plant production in indoor, resource-efficient environments. Marcelis has made seminal contributions to the science and practice of vertical farming, particularly in understanding how light, temperature, and CO₂ interact to maximize crop yields. His highly cited 2021 paper, “Current status and future challenges in implementing and upscaling vertical farming systems” (505 citations), provides a foundational framework for the industry, outlining both the potential and the hurdles of large-scale adoption. In his more recent 2023 work, “Vertical farming for crop production” (28 citations), he explores the frontier of growing staple crops like wheat in vertical farms, demonstrating a groundbreaking annual yield of 11.7 kg per m². This achievement highlights his role in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in indoor agriculture. Through his research, Marcelis has become a pivotal figure in shaping the future of food production, inspiring both scientists and entrepreneurs to reimagine how we grow food sustainably.