Monica Mars

Monica Mars is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research specializing in Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour. Her research explores the interplay between taste perception, food intake regulation, and metabolic health.

• Academic Focus: Taste physiology, sugar metabolism, obesity prevention, and food processing impacts
• Key Collaborations: Projects with Dutch institutions, UK researchers, and international teams

Her research spans pediatric dietary patterns, prediabetic interventions, and gastric digestion mechanisms. Recent work includes studies on:

• L-arabinose's effects on glycemic responses
• Sweetness exposure in early childhood
• Smart utensils for eating behavior modification

She contributes to public health initiatives like BigO for childhood obesity and SPLENDID chewing detection systems. Notable co-promoted PhDs include projects on:

• Sweet spot in food regulation
• Savoury taste exposure
• Low-literacy health interventions