Renate Wesselink

Renate Wesselink is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Education and Learning Sciences. Her work bridges vocational education, food and nutrition programs, and emerging technologies in Industry 4.0, with a focus on socially responsible practices.

Research interests include:

• Vocational education systems (particularly in the Netherlands and Ethiopia)
• Behavioral change techniques in school nutrition programs
• Challenge-based learning in higher education
• Ethical integration of AI in process industries
• Healthy and sustainable food environments for adolescents

Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining education, public health, and technology. Her team's work on the SWITCH project and Industry 4.0 predictive technologies demonstrates practical applications of these intersections.

Scientific recognition includes:

• EHPS Poster Award Winner (2022)

As a supervisor, she guides PhD candidates exploring topics like regenerative agriculture transitions, organizational ambidexterity in small businesses, and immersive learning for sustainable pork production. Her projects often involve cross-disciplinary collaborations with institutions in the Netherlands and beyond.