Han Wiskerke

Prof. Han Wiskerke is a Full Professor of Rural Sociology at Wageningen University, specializing in food systems, rural development, and sustainable agriculture. His research focuses on urban-rural linkages, food policy, and the socio-economic dynamics of agrifood systems. He leads interdisciplinary projects addressing food security, alternative food networks, and resilient city-region foodscapes.

Education & Affiliations: His academic background includes expertise in agricultural sociology and policy analysis, with a strong emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches. He supervises multiple PhD projects related to global food systems, urban agriculture, and sustainable development.

Research Interests: Prof. Wiskerke explores how food systems can be restructured to enhance equity, sustainability, and resilience. His work integrates case studies from Europe, Africa, and Asia, emphasizing local embeddedness and policy innovation. Key areas include just food futures, cooperative agriculture, and the spatial dimensions of food provisioning.

Grants & Activities: He coordinates large-scale projects like Re-Ge-NL and participates in initiatives like SUPURBFOOD, examining urban food systems and SME roles. He actively engages with policy through media commentary on food safety, MKZ crises, and public procurement.

Labs/Teams: Involved in Wageningen's Rural Sociology Group and collaborates with international networks on food system transitions. His work bridges academia, government, and civil society for practical impact.