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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to Wageningen University & Research include Dr. ir. Trudy Voortman, Mark Ryan, Dr. Nidhi Jaiswal, Ph.D., Hisfazilah Saari, PhD, Chad Patrick Osorio, and Zachary L. Reitz, Ph.D..

Dr. ir. Trudy Voortman

San Francisco, California, United States of America
Associate Professor in Epidemiology; expertise in cohort studies, longitudinal data analysis, systematic reviews and meta research, population health across the life course, lifestyle and environmental exposures
Education

Erasmus University

PhD Epidemiology / October, 2015

Rotterdam

NIHES - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences

MSc Epidemiology / August, 2014

Rotterdam

Wageningen University and Research Centre

MSc Nutrition and Health, Human Nutrition / August, 2011

Wageningen

Wageningen University and Research Centre

BSc Nutrition and Health, Human Nutrition / August, 2009

Wageningen
Experience

Stanford University

Visiting Faculty / March, 2023Present

Erasmus MC

Associate professor and Vice Chair / 2020Present

Assistant Professor / 20172020

Postdoctoral scientist / 20152017

Wageningen University

Associate professor / 20212023

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Visiting Scholar / 20152016

Erasmus MC, University Medical Center

PhD scientist / 20122015

Unilever R&D

Nutrition scientist / 20112012

Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Nutrition
Meta-research
Cardiometabolic health
About
Trained as a nutrition scientist (Molecular Nutrition, Wageningen UR) and epidemiologist (Nutritional Epidemiology, Erasmus University), my current research and teaching focus on the impact of nutrition, lifestyle other environmental factors on population health across the lifecourse. I lead the Nutrition & Lifestyle research group and I am vice-chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Erasmus University Medical Center. My team's research involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses; and analyses of data from cohort studies and biobanks, including the Rotterdam Study and Generation R Study cohorts in which I am principal investigator. Since 2023, I combine my role at Erasmus MC with a research fellowship at the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS), where I focus on improving research methods and meta-research in the fields of nutrition and lifestyle epidemiology. I have supervised many PhD students (11 graduated) and postdocs, have published over 200 scientific papers and book chapters (H-index 49), and teach in several courses on research methodology and preventive medicine. Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=voortman+t+not+voortman+tp ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2830-6813 Team: https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/research/groups/nutrition-and-lifestyle-epidemiology

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Mark Ryan

Digital Ethics Researcher at Wageningen Economic Research
Experience

Wageningen University and Research Wageningen Economic Research

Digital Ethics Researcher at Wageningen Economic Research / August, 2020Present

He specialises in the ethics of AI, data-sharing, and robotics. In his work at Wageningen, his research gives a special attention to ethical and societal concerns of developing and implementing digital technologies

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Postdoctoral Researcher / 20192020

In this position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, I worked in the Department of Philosophy alongside Dr. Barbro Fröding on the ethics of technology, specifically focusing on the ethics of artificial intelligence. As part of my role, I published several international peer-reviewed articles, attended international conferences to disseminate my work, organised internal workshops, and applied for grant funding.

University of Twente

Postdoctoral Researcher / 20182019

In my position at University of Twente, I worked in the Department of Philosophy alongside Prof. Brey and Dr. Macnish on the prestigious and exciting 3 ½ - year international SHERPA Project that was funded through the European Union Horizon 2020 “Science with and for Society” program with a budget of 3 million euros. It had eleven participating organizations, ranging from universities to industry to human rights organizations, amongst others. The SHERPA project investigated, analyzed and synthesized our understanding of the ways in which Smart Information Systems (SIS - involving big data analytics and artificial intelligence) impact ethics and human rights issues. It developed novel ways of understanding and addressing their challenges, evaluated with stakeholders, and advocated the most desirable and sustainable solutions. My role in this project focused on the ethical evaluation of particular SIS technologies, the companies and organizations that use and implement them, and the societal implications of their widespread adoption and integration. As part of my role, I liaised with international organizations from an array of societal domains and evaluate their use of these emerging technologies.

Granning IrL

Digital Sales Manager / 20162018

Research Expertise
Digital Ethics
Philosophy of Technology
Environmental Ethics
AI Ethics
Data Ethics
And 29 more
About
Ryan’s primary research focuses on the ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence and digital technology. He has published numerous papers on the topic, and has presented his work at various international conferences. He is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). Mark was previously a researcher at KTH University (Stockholm), the University of Twente (the Netherlands), and the National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland). While at Twente, he worked on an interdisciplinary  project (SHERPA), involving 11 partners from 6 European countries. This project was a European Union Horizon 2020 project (2018-2021, budget €3 million) and focused on the ethical, social and human rights implications of smart information systems (data analytics and artificial intelligence) within a European context. He has published on topics, such as the ethics of smart cities, self-driving vehicles, agricultural data analytics, social robotics, and AI. In his previous research, he has also published a 2016 monograph: Human Values, Environmental Ethics and Sustainability.

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Hisfazilah Saari, PhD

Food Technology Expert
Education

Lund University

Ph.D, Food Technology / September, 2017

Lund

Wageningen University & Research

MSc, Food Techology / August, 2011

Wageningen
Research Expertise
Emulsion stability
About
Hisfazilah Saari is a highly qualified food technologist with extensive experience in the field. She completed her Ph.D in Food Technology from Lund University in 2017, where she focused on developing new processing techniques for food preservation. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science in Food Technology from Wageningen University & Research in 2011. Throughout her academic career, Hisfazilah has conducted research in various areas of food technology, including food safety, quality control, and product development. She has also published several papers in reputable international journals, showcasing her expertise in the field. Aside from her academic achievements, Hisfazilah has also gained practical experience through internships and work placements at food manufacturing companies. This has allowed her to apply her knowledge in a real-world setting and develop a deep understanding of the industry. Currently, Hisfazilah is working as a food consultant at a leading food company, where she continues to utilize her skills and knowledge to develop innovative food products and improve existing processes. She is dedicated to staying updated on the latest advancements in food technology and is passionate about contributing to the growth and development of the industry.

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Chad Patrick Osorio

Senior Lecturer and PhD Researcher in Environmental Economics, International Law and AI
Education

Wageningen University & Research

PhD Candidate, Environmental Economics and Law / August, 2026 (anticipated)

Wageningen

Aix-Marseille University

Master II, Business, Law and Economics / June, 2020

Aix-en-Provence

University of the Philippines Diliman

Juris Doctor, International Law / June, 2018

Quezon City

University of the Philippines Diliman

BA, Psychology / June, 2011

Quezon City
Research Expertise
international law
environmental economics
criminal psychology
artificial intelligence
Sociology and Political Science
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About
Chad Patrick Osorio is an international academic and lawyer-economist, advocating for human and environmental rights. Chad is a PhD candidate at [Wageningen University and Research](https://www.wur.nl/en/persons/chad-cp-chad-osorio.htm), the Netherlands, for Environmental Economics and Law. As a full scholar of the French government, Chad received his Master II Business, Law & Economics at the top of his class, *mention très bien*, at L’Université d'Aix-Marseille, France. He also holds a Juris Doctor and a BA Psychology degree, *cum laude*, from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Chad is Senior Lecturer at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, teaching Introduction to Economics, Intermediate Environmental Economics, Microeconomic Theory, and Economic Analysis of Law and Regulation. At the same time, he is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Management at UPLB. Chad also teaches Criminal Psychology and Legal Terminology for Careerline Courses, with students from Asia, Australia, Europe and the US. He was former Professorial Lecturer for Public International Law at the UNO-R School of Law, and is current Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the Law Group, Wageningen University and Research.  Prior to his admission as a member of the Philippine Bar, he has worked as a United Nations Legal Intern in Cambodia with the Virtual Tribunal, under its international public affairs division. He spent three years as Research Associate at UP Law Center's Institute of International Legal Studies. He was Technical Consultant for Security Reforms and Governance at The Asia Foundation on special international law topics.  Chad was hailed as [2022 Global AI Ambassador](https://swisscognitive.ch/person/chad-osorio/) by SwissCognitive, comprising top 51 experts and thought leaders on artificial intelligence from around the world. He is Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer of Sociov, a data-driven start-up tech platform for coaching and mentoring, as well as Co-Founder of 1407 Graymalkin Group. Chad remains strategic business operations consultant for a select number of national and international firms and institutions. He was also on the Roster of Consultants for Legal Services for Development, United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. At present, Chad is on the Board of the [Graduate School of Social Sciences](https://www.wur.nl/en/education-programmes/phd-programme/graduate-schools/wageningen-school-of-social-sciences.htm) at Wageningen University and Research.

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