André Aptroot

André Aptroot
Born1961
NationalityDutch
Alma materUniversity of Utrecht
Scientific career
FieldsMycology; lichenology
InstitutionsCentraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures
Author abbrev. (botany)Aptroot

André Aptroot (Heemskerk, 1961) is a Dutch mycologist and lichenologist. His primary research focus is on biodiversity, particularly tropical lichens, encompassing systematics, floristic surveys, and taxonomic reviews. A prolific researcher, he has published more than 500 scientific papers and described hundreds of new fungal and lichen species.