Hans H. Stein

Dr. Hans H. Stein is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, leading the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Laboratory. His research focuses on monogastric animal nutrition, particularly swine, evaluating feed ingredients, nutrient requirements, and feeding strategies to optimize production efficiency and animal health.

The laboratory specializes in advanced methodologies for measuring ileal and total tract energy and nutrient digestibility, alongside comprehensive energy and nutrient balance studies. Current research examines the impact of intact soybean meal protein versus synthetic amino acids on pig growth performance and carcass composition, and comparative protein quality analysis between plant-based and meat burgers.

Dr. Stein mentors graduate students in animal nutrition science, with recent work disseminated through laboratory podcasts and press releases highlighting practical applications for the swine industry.