The primary focus is working in nutritional metabolomics research and molecular nutrition, which is applied in dietary intervention studies. Applications of untargeted metabolomics for understanding the effects of nutrition, disease, feed additives on animal metabolism and development. Doctoral degree in animal models (Minipigs) for metabolic diseases and nutrition physiology, and an Erasmus Mundus double degree in Sustainable Animal Nutrition and Feeding.

My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that research-led instruction fosters deeper student engagement and critical thinking.

Current work:

Teaching assistant - Cell 1 and Animal Cell 1 courses (Bachelor’s degree programs in Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine programs). 

Supervision of exchange BSc students under the ERASMUS+ program

Lecturer for the "Hands-on mass spectrometry for the analysis of biomarkers/metabolites using quantitative and explorative techniques" PhD course.

Through my interdisciplinary, untargeted metabolomics analysis background, I have established international collaborations through recent projects, which have led to new advances in different areas. I am actively collaborating with researchers at AU ECOS to explore the nutritional and functional properties of seaweed, and with industry partners such as Maripure and OceanRainforest to develop sustainable seaweed-based feed solutions. 

Liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS) analysis; multivariate analysis of large data sets. 

Untargeted metabolomics analysis techniques in plasma/serum, urine, tissues, fecal material, saliva, terrestrial and aquatic plant material.

Research in animal nutrition and health. Background in swine models for metabolic and infectious diseases, with expertise in nutrient-based interventions to mitigate diseases in production. Currently: metabolism of anti-methane feed additives in cattle.