Dr. Céline C.S. Nicole-de Groot is a researcher at Philips since 2001 and program leader for the indoor farming research in the Netherlands. She has expertise in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, plant sciences, and light and sensing technology. The last 14 years, she has accumulated expertise in light for greenhouse and indoor horticulture. She is specialized in Cannabis research since 2018 where she coordinates open innovation and University research.