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Ine van der Fels-Klerx is an Associate Professor in Business Economics at Wageningen University & Research, with a focus on food safety and risk management. She is also a Programme and Account Management lead, overseeing interdisciplinary projects. Her work integrates economic analysis with food safety challenges, particularly addressing mycotoxin contamination, climate change impacts, and circular economy solutions. Key collaborations include projects on early warning systems for mycotoxins and cost-effective monitoring strategies for contaminants in food supply chains. Her research spans topics such as alternative protein sources, insect-based feed production, and resilient supply chain designs. Notable projects include developing decision support tools for risk-based monitoring and assessing the economic feasibility of food safety interventions. She has advised multiple PhD candidates, including those studying mycotoxin management in maize and climate change effects on aflatoxins. Media contributions highlight her expertise in food safety, including interviews on predicting grain contamination and smart monitoring techniques. She actively participates in workshops and conferences, discussing digitalization in food systems and the role of artificial intelligence in food safety prevention.

• Food Safety
• Mycotoxin Contamination
• Circular Economy
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Jan Dijkstra is an Associate Professor at the Animal Nutrition Group of Wageningen University & Research , with an Adjunct Professor appointment at the University of Guelph since 2009. His work focuses on modeling digestive and metabolic processes in dairy cattle to enhance health, reduce environmental impact, and improve profitability. He has led major projects integrating dynamic mechanistic models with experimental research and secured over €10 million in grants. Research Themes : Methane emission reduction, rumen fermentation, nutritional physiology, seaweed-based feed additives (e.g., Asparagopsis taxiformis ), and protein/energy metabolism. Key Methods : Mathematical and computational modeling, in vivo and in vitro trials, bromoform analysis via GCxGC-TOFMS, and histological evaluations of rumen health. Scientific Leadership : Chair, MODNUT (International Workshop on Modeling Nutrient Utilization in Farm Animals, 2018–present) Co-chair, Feed and Nutrition Network (Global Research Alliance, 2012–2019) Member, International Symposium on Nutrition of Herbivores (2003–2014) Grants and Projects : Over €10 million in funding (past 5 years), involving 10 PhD students and 2 postdocs. Projects include assessing the safety of Asparagopsis taxiformis in dairy diets and developing antimethanogenic feed strategies.

• Animal Nutrition
• Dairy Cattle Nutrition
• Mathematical Modeling
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Merve Atasoy is an External Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, holding a PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), awarded in September 2020. Her research focuses on microbial-driven solutions for sustainable resource recovery, wastewater treatment, and circular economy transitions. She specializes in optimizing bioreactors for volatile fatty acid production and studying microbial responses to extreme conditions like low pH environments. Education: PhD in Environmental Biotechnology from Royal Institute of Technology (2017–2021). Awarded on 10 September 2020. Research Interests: Her work integrates microbial community dynamics, bioprocess engineering, and eco-friendly waste valorization strategies. Key areas include enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency, developing nature-based solutions for cities, and leveraging microbial consortia for targeted biochemical production. She explores both fundamental mechanisms (e.g., acid stress responses) and applied technologies (e.g., reactor design). Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes low-pH microbial systems, circular economy frameworks, and SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance. She has contributed to understanding microbial acid tolerance, optimizing anaerobic bioreactors, and designing sustainable wastewater resource recovery facilities. Collaborations: Active in international networks like the COST Action on acid-impacted microbiology and interdisciplinary teams addressing planetary health through microbial innovation.

• Resource Recovery
• Wastewater Treatment
• Microbial Ecology
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Xiaomei Yang is a Lecturer/Researcher at the Soil Physics and Land Management Group of Wageningen University & Research, focusing on soil contaminants including pesticides and microplastics. Her work examines contaminant interactions with soil processes, their environmental fate, and impacts on soil-water-plant systems. She actively contributes to the International Land and Water Management Program (BSc/MSc), mentoring students in thesis research and internships. Key Projects: MINAGRIS: Investigating microplastic sources, fate, and ecosystem impacts in agricultural soils. ISQAPER: Developing interactive soil quality assessments for Europe and China. Soils4Africa: Creating an open-access soil information system for African agricultural resilience. Research Themes: Soil management, ecotoxicology, environmental monitoring, and agroecosystem sustainability. Specific interests include pesticide transport dynamics, microplastic behavior, and ecological risk assessment in agricultural systems. Achievements: Clarivate Highly Cited Scientist (2023) Top 2% Global Scientists (Elsevier/Stanford, 2024) Lead researcher on EU-China collaborative projects (e.g., ISQAPER) Teaching: Oversees MSc thesis supervision, internships, and courses like Sustainable Soil Management: Soil4Life and Land Degradation and Remediation .

• Soil Contamination
• Environmental Monitoring
• Microplastic Fate
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Soumya Kar is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in animal nutrition and gut health. Their work bridges microbiome analysis, alternative protein development, and stress adaptation in livestock. Key Research Areas: Gut microbiome interactions, methane emission reduction in dairy cattle, intestinal integrity in broilers, epigenetic responses to heat stress, and insect-based feed alternatives. Notable Projects include leading 'Coupling gut metabolome to microbiome' and 'MicroBiome @ WUR.nl'. Their research has been featured in Frontiers in Microbiomes and Frontiers in Veterinary Science , with datasets on amine metabolites and endotoxin exposure. Collaborations span Wageningen teams and international partners, focusing on sustainable livestock systems and protein alternatives like black soldier fly larvae. Their work appears in 54 total research outputs, including 23 peer-reviewed articles.

• Animal Nutrition
• Gut Health
• Microbiome
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Anita Linnemann is an External employee in the Department of Food Quality and Design at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on improving food systems through sustainable processing of traditional foods, microbial community analysis, and enhancing nutritional quality of complementary and fermented foods. She has co-supervised multiple PhD candidates in projects addressing food safety, fermentation technologies, and valorization of African indigenous foods. Key research interests include fermented dairy products (e.g., mabisi, mahewu), microbial community dynamics in traditional foods, and utilization of climate-resilient crops like sorghum and millets. Her work emphasizes linking microbial diversity to food safety, nutrition, and sensory quality. She also explores innovation in street food safety governance and value chain development for women entrepreneurs. Notable contributions include studies on co-fermentation techniques for infant foods, extraction of natural colorants from sorghum, and improving safety profiles of fermented beverages. Her projects often involve collaboration with African countries like Zambia, Benin, Tanzania, and Kenya, addressing food security challenges through local context-driven solutions. Co-promotor in 26 projects spanning food safety, fermentation innovation, and sustainable processing Supervised 27 PhD candidates since 2017 Published 212 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and datasets Contributed to initiatives like the IFAD Research Series on traditional fermented foods

• Nutrition
• Food Science
• Fermented Foods
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Dr. Evelien de Olde is an Assistant Professor at the Animal Production Systems group of Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on sustainability assessment of livestock farming systems, governance of food systems, and certification systems in agriculture. She holds a double PhD in Sustainable Development of Agriculture (Aarhus University and Wageningen University) and MSc degrees in Landscape Architecture and Animal Science. Her work emphasizes circular agriculture, policy coherence, and equity in food system transitions. Education: PhD: Sustainable Development of Agriculture (2017, Aarhus University, Denmark & Wageningen University, Netherlands) MSc: Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning (Wageningen University) MSc: Animal Science (Wageningen University) Research Interests: Sustainability certification and governance in livestock systems Circular agriculture and bioeconomy transitions Equity and justice in food system transformations Policy analysis for biodiversity conservation Recent Work Trends: Her recent publications address sustainability standards, circular agriculture implementation barriers, and the role of young farmers in transitioning to sustainable practices. She collaborates on projects such as CAN-DO-IT and Connected Circularity, focusing on Dutch regional initiatives. Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students including Mariana Debernardini (Circular Agriculture in North-Netherlands) and Jelle Silvius (Circular Agriculture Governance). Engaged in EU-funded projects like MAGIC and ANIMALFUTURE. Labs/Teams: Lead researcher in the Animal Production Systems group, contributing to interdisciplinary teams exploring sustainable livestock systems and policy frameworks.

• Sustainability Assessment
• Circular Agriculture
• Food Systems Governance
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Paul van den Brink is a WIMEK Personal Professor in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on chemical pollution impacts, ecotoxicology, and environmental risk assessment, particularly in aquatic ecosystems. He has supervised over 20 PhD candidates and contributed to 466 publications, emphasizing pesticide effects, climate change interactions, and multi-trophic community dynamics. Key research areas include the effects of pharmaceuticals, pesticides (e.g., imidacloprid), and heatwaves on freshwater ecosystems. His work integrates experimental, modeling, and mesocosm approaches to assess ecological stability and recovery. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing challenges in biomonitoring and regulatory frameworks. Recent projects include evaluating antibiotic-induced trophic cascades and developing predictive models (e.g., DEB-GUTS) for chemical toxicity under varying temperatures. Media engagements highlight his expertise on water quality crises, microplastics, and emerging contaminants. Advises on 38 active projects, including transdisciplinary risk assessments in the Philippines and climate change impacts. Led workshops on semi-field pesticide risk assessment and ecotoxicological testing strategies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management group, collaborating with global networks like ECORISK2050. Involved in data-driven initiatives to enhance environmental decision-making.

• Aquatic Ecology
• Water Quality Management
• Chemical Pollution
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Sylvia Kalli is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research specializing in natural products chemistry and antimicrobial research. She leads the Natural Toxins team with focus on prenylated (iso)flavonoids for food safety applications and combating antibiotic resistance through EU-funded projects. Education: PhD from Wageningen University (2021) Her research centers on antimicrobial mechanisms of plant-derived compounds against pathogens like MRSA and food spoilage microorganisms. She investigates cellular targets, membrane interactions, and molecular properties of flavonoids to develop natural alternatives for food preservation and antimicrobial therapy. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on prenylated (iso)flavonoids' dual antibacterial/antifungal activity. Her work bridges microbiology, natural products chemistry, and food science with emphasis on practical applications for sustainable agriculture and food safety. She leads six research projects including EU-24033 LEGENDARY (2024-2028) and EU-21031 CROPDIVA (2024-2025), exploring climate-resilient crops and intercropping systems to reduce synthetic antimicrobial dependence. As Natural Toxins team lead, she directs interdisciplinary research on plant toxin applications in sustainable food systems through collaborations with University of Nottingham and European research consortia.

• Natural Products Chemistry
• Antimicrobial Research
• Food Safety
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Addie van der Sluis is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research within the Food, Health & Consumer Research group of Wageningen Food & Biobased Research. Her work critically addresses food security, safety, and sustainability through interdisciplinary research spanning protein quality assessment, food legislation, and waste reduction strategies. With 52 research outputs including reports, articles, and conference presentations, she bridges scientific inquiry with practical policy applications in global food systems. Her research interests focus on protein quality metrics (amino acid scoring, digestibility), EU food legislation for novel foods, and systemic food waste reduction. She investigates how cosmetic standards in produce marketing impact waste streams and develops AI-driven methodologies for protein quality assessment. Her work integrates nutrition science, environmental sustainability, and regulatory frameworks to tackle food security challenges, with particular emphasis on sustainable protein sources like seaweed and policy interventions for waste prevention. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward AI-assisted literature synthesis for protein quality assessment and increasingly sophisticated analysis of food waste policy impacts. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on translating scientific findings into actionable regulatory guidance, particularly regarding novel food approvals and cosmetic standard reforms. The interdisciplinary nature of her research spans food science, environmental engineering, and socio-economic policy analysis. Dr. van der Sluis has secured and led significant research projects including 'Verlaging medicijngebruik agv voeding' (2009) focused on reducing medication use through nutrition in care facilities, and 'Interventies voedingswaarde' (2008-2011) developing nutritional value interventions. Her grant work emphasizes practical implementation of research findings into food policy and industry practice. She actively collaborates within Wageningen Food & Biobased Research's Food, Health & Consumer Research group and maintains international networks through conference participation. Her recent activities include presentations on EU novel food legislation (2021) and microbial food cultures regulation (2020), demonstrating engagement with evolving food safety frameworks.

• Food Science
• Protein Quality
• Food Security
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Jiayi Jing is a Researcher and Bioinformatics PhD candidate at Wageningen University & Research, actively contributing to microbiome, gene cluster analysis, and food safety domains. Their work spans global collaborations like the MIBiG 4.0 project and applied research on microbial consortia for agricultural and food safety applications. Key affiliations: Bioinformatics department Active projects: Microbial consortia mechanisms in soil suppressiveness to Fusarium culmorum Research trends: Integration of bioinformatics with microbiology to address agricultural and food safety challenges

• Microbiology
• Bioinformatics
• Food Safety
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Carla Araya Cloutier is an Assistant Professor in Food Chemistry at Wageningen University & Research . Her research focuses on antimicrobial phytochemicals , particularly prenylated isoflavonoids and chalcones from plants like licorice and legumes. She explores their mechanisms of action against pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes , Streptococcus mutans , and Staphylococcus aureus , aiming to combat antimicrobial resistance and improve food safety. Her work includes studies on efflux pump inhibition, membrane permeabilization, and cytotoxicity. She has received the Veni Award 2019 from NWO for her project on plant-based efflux pump inhibitors. She co-supervises multiple PhD projects, including work on natural antimicrobial valorization and phytochemical mechanisms. Key collaborations involve institutions like the University of Nottingham for datasets on transcriptomic responses to antimicrobial compounds. Her research spans food safety, natural product chemistry, and microbiology , with applications in developing sustainable antimicrobial solutions. She has published extensively on prenylated phenolics, isothiocyanates, and their roles in bacterial defense systems.

• Food Chemistry
• Antimicrobial Agents
• Phytochemicals
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Jen Banach is a Researcher at Wageningen Food Safety Research, focusing on microbiological hazards in food systems. Her work addresses water safety in the post-harvest handling of fresh and frozen produce, including herbs and seaweed. Key areas include pathogen control, cross-contamination, and sustainable water reuse strategies. Current Role: Researcher at Wageningen Food Safety Research Research Focus: Food safety, water management, microbiological risk assessment Collaborations: Extensive international partnerships in agricultural and food safety research Her recent articles emphasize dynamic modeling of microbial contamination, standardized water management plans, and the application of circular economy principles to food systems. Despite no formal awards listed, her contributions to applied food research and industry guidelines are significant.

• Food Safety
• Microbiological Hazards
• Fresh-cut Produce
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Ingrid de Jong is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) within the Wageningen Institute for Animal Sciences (WIAS), holding the Dutch academic title dr.ir. (doctor ingenieur). Her work spans animal health and welfare research with primary focus on broiler chickens and pigs, actively bridging scientific findings with commercial farming applications through 408 research outputs and 49 projects including leadership roles in LVVN-funded initiatives. Her research interests include: Animal Welfare Assessment Protocols Broiler-Pig Welfare Resilience Systems Gut Microbiome-Health Interactions Behavioral Monitoring via Sensor Technologies Environmental Enrichment Optimization Light Spectrum/Intensity Effects Sustainable Feed Interventions Stocking Density Impacts Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on broiler welfare assessment refinement, particularly intestinal integrity detection and lighting systems, while expanding into pig resilience through sensor-driven early warning models. Her work emphasizes practical implementation in EU commercial farms with strong interdisciplinary connections between veterinary science, microbiome research, and precision livestock technology. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided materials. She serves as co-promotor for PhD candidate Wu, Z. on early feeding interventions and leads multiple Dutch-funded projects including Veerkrachtige dierhouderijsystemen (resilient livestock systems) and FUNCTILIGHT. Her grant portfolio centers on welfare-economic-environmental tradeoffs in livestock production, with active collaboration across academia, industry, and policy bodies like the European Food Safety Authority. Dr. de Jong co-founded the BroilerNet innovation network connecting practice and science in broiler production and contributed to the Greenwell project assessing welfare, environmental impact, and economy of broiler systems. Her work integrates optical flow analysis, RFID monitoring, and microbiome sequencing through WIAS facilities, with ongoing projects targeting sensor fusion for welfare prediction and One Health synergies.

• Animal Welfare
• Poultry Science
• Broiler Chicken Production
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Catrienus de Jong is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on Food Technology . His work bridges analytical chemistry and sensory evaluation to address flavor challenges in plant-based proteins.

• Food Chemistry
• Flavor Analysis
• Plant-Based Proteins
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