Akke Kok

Akke Kok is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on Transition Risk & Innovation Governance. Her work bridges agricultural systems with sustainability, particularly in dairy farming.

• Key research themes: Dairy Science, Animal Health, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainable Agriculture, Livestock Management
• Active projects: Sensor data for heat stress management, CO2 footprint reduction in dairy chains

Recent publications analyze:

• Behavioral patterns of dairy cows (2024-2025)
• Lactation management impacts on health and fertility (2024)
• DHA milk effects on oxidative stress (2024)
• Greenhouse gas reduction measures (2025)

Notable award: 2015 Novus Travel Grant for reproductive management studies. Collaborates internationally on dairy sustainability and animal welfare.

Supervises PhD candidates in projects examining:

• Heat stress management (L. Shi, 2022-)
• Milk production efficiency in China (R. Han, 2018-2023)
• Lactation optimization (J. Ma, 2018-2022)

Active in academic presentations (2023-2024) and media outreach (11+ press mentions, 2015-2023) on dairy sustainability.