Jan Hassink

Dr. Ir. Jan Hassink is a senior researcher at Wageningen University specializing in Land Use and Food Security. With 198 research outputs and 22 activities documented, he focuses on agroecological transitions, sustainable food systems, and participatory governance.

• Active in multidisciplinary projects like Add_ALL-Facts (2025-2028)
• Key areas: Grassland Management, Soil Ecology, Regional Food Initiatives

Research Interests: His work bridges agricultural ecology with social engagement, examining how land use intensity affects soil communities and developing frameworks for regenerative agricultural models.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications analyze living labs as transition mechanisms and sustainability metrics for local food initiatives.

• 2017: Awarded prize for research on institutional identity formation in overlapping policy fields

Collaborative Network: Engages with Dutch institutions (100% Netherlands collaboration), Italy, UK, and Belgium. Leads projects on participatory greening in Arnhem/Nijmegen and dementia-friendly farming initiatives.