Justus Wesseler

Justus Wesseler is a Full Professor in Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy at Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on the intersection of biotechnology, bioeconomy, and EU policy frameworks, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development and food security.

• Current affiliations: Wageningen University & Research (Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy)
• Key research areas: Bioeconomy, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), low-risk pesticides, and fall armyworm economic impacts
• Collaborations: European Union institutions, OECD, and interdisciplinary teams across forestry, agriculture, and environmental science

Wesseler’s research spans biotechnological innovations in agriculture, economic assessments of EU policies like the Farm-to-Fork strategy, and bioeconomy development in regions such as Africa and China. Recent projects include analyzing the economic potential of novel breeding techniques in organic farming and evaluating low-risk pesticide regulations.

Advising and Projects: He supervises multiple PhD candidates, including Simonetti, Klinnert Vlachopoulou, Godinho, Kartakis, and Mozahid, across topics like data-driven agricultural sustainability, risk assessment for pesticides, and fall armyworm management in Europe.