A professor heading the Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy Group at Wageningen University, Netherlands, with research focus on bioeconomy economics and policies, particularly value chain sustainability and impacts of new technologies/regulations. Holds a PhD and diploma from the University of Göttingen, Germany. Previously affiliated with Technische Universität München. Has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, is president of ICABR, and has led/participated in major EU and international research projects. Experienced in teaching, editorial work, and consultancy across multiple countries.