B. J. van der Kooi

B. J. van der Kooi is a scientist known for studying how insects, especially butterflies and other pollinators, perceive colors and patterns in flowers and their environment. His research helps us understand the visual systems that insects use to find food, which can differ significantly from human vision. This knowledge can inform conservation efforts and the design of plants or areas that support pollinators, essential for healthy ecosystems and agriculture. Van der Kooi combines biology, physics, and mathematics to explore the complex ways insects see and interpret their surroundings.