Imre Kouw

Imre Kouw is an Assistant Professor in Nutritional Biology at Wageningen University & Research. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide (2020–2022). His research focuses on optimizing nutritional strategies in critical care settings, particularly addressing protein metabolism, muscle wasting, and biomarker development for ICU patients. He has received a prestigious Veni Grant to advance his work. Dr. Kouw co-supervises multiple PhD candidates investigating topics such as neuromuscular stimulation combined with nutrition, personalized nutrition in critical illness, and metabolic complications in clinical populations. His recent studies include evaluating meal consumption tracking methods, protein supplementation challenges, and the role of sarcopenia in ICU outcomes. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing translational research to improve patient recovery through evidence-based nutrition.