معرفی
Egil Fischer is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, within the Department of Population Health Sciences (Farm Animal Health group). His academic trajectory includes positions as Assistant Professor (2015-2024) at Utrecht University and researcher roles at Wageningen UR's Central Veterinary Institute (2008-2015).
Education:
- PhD in Health Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2003-2010)
- MSc in Epidemiology, NIHES Rotterdam (2003-2006)
- MSc in Theoretical Mathematical Biology, Wageningen University (1999-2002)
- MSc in Ecological Cropprotection, Wageningen University (1995-2002)
His research focuses on mathematical epidemiology and infectious disease dynamics, employing computational models to study transmission mechanisms in animal populations. Primary interests include antimicrobial resistance spread, population dynamics of pathogens, and One Health approaches, with emphasis on livestock systems. His work integrates field data with agent-based models to analyze intervention strategies.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on antimicrobial resistance in poultry systems and zoonotic disease modeling, with recent expansion into SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics. Research methodologies emphasize stochastic simulations, meta-analyses, and phylodynamic techniques across veterinary and public health contexts.
Fischer actively mentors students in infectious disease modeling and antimicrobial resistance projects. Additional roles include chairing the Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics Association (VEEC) and executive committee membership in the Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SVEPM).
