معرفی
Prof. Dr. Ir. Wim Verbeke is a full professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Agricultural Economics. His research focuses on consumer behavior, food safety, agricultural economics, animal welfare, beekeeping, and sustainability.
- Affiliation: Ghent University
- Academic Rank: Professor
Research Interests: Verbeke's work explores the intersection of consumer attitudes, food systems, and sustainability. He investigates microbial food safety risk governance, beekeeper technology adoption, genome editing in agriculture, and microalgae-based food products. His studies often combine behavioral economics with agricultural science.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024) emphasize food safety, beekeeping technology, and genetic resistance in honeybees. Older works (2023-2018) cover seafood risk assessment, cultured meat acceptance, and sustainable consumption patterns.
PhD Students: He has supervised numerous PhD candidates, including
- Fien Minnens (2025)
- Hélène Van der Stricht (2024)
- Christine Yung Hung (2018)
- Silke Jacobs (2017)
Collaborations: Frequent co-authors include Jacques Viaene (85 publications), Filiep Vanhonacker (75), Xavier Gellynck (57), and Zuzanna Pieniak (55). Key institutions: Ghent University, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, University of Reading.
