Esmer Jongedijk

Esmer Jongedijk is an active Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specifically affiliated with Wageningen Food Safety Research and Team Growth Promotors. She holds an ORCID ID (0000-0002-4542-6086) and has established herself as a specialist in analytical chemistry with applications in food safety and environmental science.

Her research interests center around advanced analytical techniques including High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Gas Chromatography, and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. She specializes in analyzing veterinary drug residues, growth promoters, and soil health indicators. Her work bridges chemistry, food safety regulation, and environmental sustainability, with particular expertise in detecting pharmaceutical compounds in agricultural systems.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear progression from technical analytical chemistry toward more interdisciplinary work connecting food safety with environmental and regulatory concerns. Her research has evolved from focused analytical method development to addressing broader societal issues like soil health policy and sustainable agricultural practices.

Dr. Jongedijk actively leads multiple research projects and participates in professional workshops including the EURL Growthpromoters Annual workshop. She has presented on topics ranging from dairy product screening to innovative testing methods for veterinary medications. Her work demonstrates strong connections between laboratory science and practical applications for food safety inspectors and policymakers.

She is involved with several significant research initiatives including 'Biodiversity for self-cleaning soils' (2024), 'Transdisciplinary Experiments for Planetary Health' (2023-2024), and 'Impact of hormones on below ground interactions' (2022). Her research has been featured in media outlets discussing European soil legislation and bioplastic development from sage compounds.