Hans Westerhoff

Prof. Hans Westerhoff is an Honorary Professor at the University of Amsterdam’s Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics. His research focuses on systems biology, metabolic pathways, and cellular metabolism, with contributions to understanding inflammation, microbial ecosystems, and drug metabolism. He has published over 80 articles and holds the ISSB Fellowship (2014). His work integrates computational models with experimental data to address complex biological networks and their applications in medicine and environmental science.

Research interests include metabolic control analysis, systems pharmacology, and microbial bioremediation. Notable projects involve studying neuronal differentiation dynamics, arsenic contamination mechanisms, and metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells. Supervised 18 students, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to systems biology challenges.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the International Society for Systems Biology (2014)

Collaborations span diverse fields: from neurodegenerative disease modeling to environmental microbiology, emphasizing cross-disciplinary problem-solving.