Roshanak Darvishzadeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources (NRS), Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation. She has a PhD in hyperspectral remote sensing of vegetation from Wageningen University and ITC. Her research interests lie in quantitative remote sensing for mapping and modelling plants' biochemical and biophysical properties at leaf and canopy levels. Her research activities include analysis and exploration of various remote sensing data types at the ground, airborne and satellite platforms for assessing vegetation growth, health, disease, and stress with applications in natural as well as agricultural ecosystems. She has practical experience in the use of lab and field instruments for measuring vegetation properties as well as quantitative methods for monitoring plant traits. Her career includes several years of working in remote sensing and GIS modelling in private and public sectors before moving to academic work. She is a member of several national and international professional associations. Besides research and coordination of international projects, she is involved in educational activities, including lecturing, course development, mentoring and supervision of MSc and PhD students.