Professor Meers holds a degree in Bioscience Engineering, an MSc in Environmental Sanitation and a PhD in Environmental Technology/Chemistry. He is a professor at the Department of Green Science and Technology from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering of Ghent University in Belgium. He is one of the group leaders of the Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Ecochemistry, focusing on nutrient recycling and circular economy. He is currently involved in 15 international research projects (Interreg and H2020) and supervises a team of 20 PhD students and researchers.