Hans Heilig

Hans Heilig is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on microbial evolution and its implications in diverse biological systems. His work bridges microbiology, nutrition, and environmental science.

Research Interests: His studies center on the gut microbiota in human and animal models, particularly in rural populations and aquaculture. Key areas include the effects of fermented foods on intestinal flora, microbial links to metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes, and the impact of rearing environments on microbial development in fish (tilapia) and pigs.

Collaborations and Projects: Heilig co-investigated the MICRObial processing to reduce and CONTROL emissions (MICROCONTROL) project (2013–2016), contributing to microbial ecology research. He collaborates with leading scientists such as Willem M. de Vos and Hauke Smidt.

Research Output: With over 40 peer-reviewed publications, his work appears in journals like Nature Communications, PLoS ONE, and Scientific Reports. His datasets, including 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequences, are publicly accessible.