Dennis Oonincx

Dennis Oonincx is a Researcher at the Department of Animal Science at Wageningen University, specializing in animal nutrition with a focus on insects as food and feed. He holds a PhD from Wageningen University's Laboratory of Entomology, where his thesis explored environmental sustainability and nutrient composition in insects. His current research projects investigate UV radiation effects on insects, nutrient upcycling from waste streams, and insect nutrient requirements.

Dr. Oonincx's expertise spans animal nutrition, zoology, herpetology, and entomology. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on topics like insect feed conversion efficiency, vitamin D synthesis in reptiles, and heavy metal uptake in insects. Ancillary activities include ownership of DO-reptiles, a venture likely related to reptile care and nutrition.

His teaching roles involve supervising MSc theses and internships in Animal Nutrition, as well as teaching courses on companion animal biology and principles of animal nutrition. Research trends in his articles emphasize sustainable protein sources, insect-based feed systems, and optimizing insect rearing practices for circular economy goals.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His grants and advising activities are not detailed, but his involvement in cross-laboratory studies (e.g., amino acid content analysis) suggests collaborative grant-funded work. He is part of the Animal Nutrition Group at Wageningen University, contributing to both academic and applied research initiatives.