Bas Zwaan

Prof. Bas Zwaan is a Full Professor in the Laboratory of Genetics at Wageningen University & Research’s Faculty of Science. His research focuses on genetics, microbiology, and evolutionary biology, with key contributions to understanding genetic diversity, microbial ecology, and plant-insect interactions. He leads projects on topics like Aspergillus fumigatus resistance, microbial community dynamics, and insect population genetics.

Recent studies include investigations into inbreeding depression in insects, microbial rebound effects after species introduction, and traditional food fermentation processes. Zwaan supervises multiple PhD candidates and collaborates internationally, contributing to datasets on butterfly life history evolution and genome sequencing projects. His work spans from fundamental genetics to applied studies in agriculture and public health.