R.E. Schouten

Papers

Total Citations

505

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About

R.E. Schouten is a leading researcher in sustainable agricultural systems, with a primary focus on vertical farming and controlled-environment agriculture. Their most influential work, "Current status and future challenges in implementing and upscaling vertical farming systems" (2021), has garnered over 500 citations, establishing Schouten as a key voice in the transition toward resilient, urban food production. This seminal paper critically assesses the technological, economic, and logistical hurdles facing vertical farms—from energy efficiency and crop selection to supply chain integration—offering a roadmap for scaling these systems from niche to mainstream. Schouten’s research bridges plant physiology, engineering, and environmental science, providing actionable insights for both academics and industry practitioners. Beyond this flagship publication, their broader portfolio explores resource optimization, climate-resilient crop varieties, and the socio-economic impacts of localized food systems. Schouten’s work is widely cited by policymakers, agritech startups, and sustainability researchers, reflecting its practical relevance. By systematically addressing the bottlenecks in vertical farming adoption, Schouten has helped shape the discourse on how urban agriculture can contribute to global food security in an era of climate change and population growth.