Piter Bijma

Piter Bijma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on quantitative genetics, particularly in livestock such as pigs, poultry, and honeybees. He investigates topics like genetic parameters, social interactions, and breeding strategies to improve animal welfare and production efficiency. Bijma has supervised multiple PhD candidates, including studies on pig behavior, honeybee breeding goals, and automated tracking systems in poultry.

Key projects include analyzing genetic effects in social environments, developing breeding plans for disease resistance, and applying computer vision to study animal behavior. His work spans collaboration with institutions worldwide, aiming to enhance genetic progress through innovative methodologies.

• Research areas: Animal Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, Social Behavior
• Notable contributions: Social genetic effects, precision livestock farming, and genomic selection
• Supervised 22 PhD projects, with active roles in 6 ongoing doctoral programs