Team

Meet the Swift CEA team.

Our team combines plant science, environmental systems, cultivation experience, engineering and facility development.

Dylan Jake Enderman

Co-Founder · Plant Scientist

Dylan holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Plant Science from Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Greenhouse Horticulture and Product Physiology. At Swift CEA, he focuses on cultivation strategy, experimental design, crop production and research development.

Sam Loontjens

Co-Founder · Plant Scientist

Sam holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Plant Science from Wageningen University & Research and is pursuing a PhD within the Greenhouse Horticulture and Product Physiology group. His research focuses on plant responses to light, including chlorophyll-fluorescence imaging. At Swift CEA, he contributes expertise in plant physiology, experimentation and lighting strategies.

Jair Lenssen

Co-Founder · Environmental Systems Engineer

Jair combines mathematics, environmental science and engineering. He holds a Master's degree in theoretical physics from the University of Amsterdam and is pursuing a PhD researching indoor air quality at RIVM. At Swift CEA, he focuses on environmental control, climate systems, technical development and data analysis.

Cris van Oers

Co-Founder · Investor

Cris provides the property on which Swift CEA is being developed. His background combines creative media production with practical agricultural experience, including filmmaking and commercial mushroom cultivation. At Swift CEA, he contributes to facility development, cultivation operations and content creation.