Earth Observation expert at the interface of science, policy, and application.

I work as Belgian delegate to ESA and EU Copernicus at BELSPO, connecting satellite data with operational services, scientific communities, and societal impact. My background spans academic research, open-source development, and international programme coordination.

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Recent Activities

Teaching in Brazil (February 2026) Short course at the Serrapilheira Institute on Sentinel-1/2 data processing, time series analysis, and ecosystem resilience — training nationally selected researchers.

PhD jury participation (Sion, Switzerland, 2026) Internal defence committee member for a PhD on geospatial methods.

Belgian EO user engagement (2024–ongoing) Continued engagement with Belgian and European communities on Copernicus services, data infrastructures, and operational uptake.

What I Work On

  • European Earth Observation programmes (ESA, Copernicus, Destination Earth)
  • Time series analysis and ecosystem resilience monitoring — BFAST software
  • Open-source tools and teaching materials — Geo-Scripting
  • AI and geospatial data: digital twins, DestinationEarth

Reach me via LinkedIn or jan.verbesselt[@]belspo.be

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