Joost de Jong

Joost de Jong is a lecturer at the Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Group of Wageningen University, focusing on animal ecology, population genetics, and wildlife management. He teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses, including Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, and supervises thesis projects on large mammal ecology in regions like Nepal and India. His research emphasizes the genetic diversity of wild herbivores in human-dominated landscapes, as explored in his PhD work on wild boar and red deer. Though no specific articles or awards are listed, his expertise is centered on bridging ecological research and practical wildlife management. He is available for academic collaboration and supervision across multiple days weekly.