Roos Molenaar

Roos Molenaar is a postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Adaptation Physiology. Her work focuses on optimizing poultry welfare and performance through hatching systems and early-life interventions.

• Key research areas: Broiler chicken behavior, hatchery hygiene, chick quality, and nutrient transitions.
• Active projects: Early feeding in layer and broiler chickens (since 2024), Robustness of broilers (2017–2022), and Nutrient transition in broiler chicks (2005–2010).

Research Outputs: Over 89 publications (2025–2022), including studies on on-farm hatching, thermal manipulation, and antimicrobial reduction strategies. Collaborator with Professors Kemp, van den Brand, and de Jong.

Academic Engagement: Delivered 18+ oral presentations (2021–2024), including keynote talks on resilience in slow-growing broilers and hatching system impacts. Contributions to datasets on chick activity and hatchery practices.

Media & Public Outreach: Featured in professional and popular press (2021–2023) discussing topics like organic minerals for leg quality and early feeding benefits.