John Bastiaansen

John Bastiaansen is a Researcher in the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University & Research. His primary focus lies in aquaculture genetics, genomics, and the application of advanced technologies like deep learning for selective breeding. He collaborates internationally on projects involving tilapia, shrimp, and finfish species.

Research interests include genomic selection, genotype-environment interactions, and bioeconomic modeling for sustainable aquaculture systems. Recent work emphasizes integrating artificial intelligence into phenotyping workflows and optimizing breeding programs for stress-tolerant fish strains.

He co-supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on saline-tolerant tilapia, image-based phenotyping in fish, and polyculture profitability models. Key contributions include datasets on chicken and pig genetics, and presentations on AI-driven breeding strategies.