Training & Capacity Development
Training and capacity development are central to my research practice. Alongside generating scientific evidence, I actively translate research on insects for feed, food systems, and circular bioeconomy into practical knowledge that can be applied by farmers, researchers, students, and development practitioners.
My training activities are designed to bridge science and practice, strengthen technical capacity, and support the responsible adoption of insect-based technologies across diverse production systems.
Academic Teaching
I contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in areas related to entomology, animal nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food systems, drawing on both scientific theory and applied research experience. My teaching approach emphasises:
Training and capacity development are central to my research practice. Alongside generating scientific evidence, I actively translate research on insects for feed, food systems, and circular bioeconomy into practical knowledge that can be applied by farmers, researchers, students, and development practitioners.
My training activities are designed to bridge science and practice, strengthen technical capacity, and support the responsible adoption of insect-based technologies across diverse production systems.
Academic Teaching
I contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in areas related to entomology, animal nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food systems, drawing on both scientific theory and applied research experience. My teaching approach emphasises:
- Strong conceptual foundations
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Application of research to real-world challenges
Postgraduate Supervision & Mentorship
I actively supervise and mentor Interns, MSc and PhD students working on topics related to:
I actively supervise and mentor Interns, MSc and PhD students working on topics related to:
- Insect-based feeds and feed formulation
- Livestock nutrition, performance, and physiology
- Circular bioeconomy and waste valorisation
- Soil–plant–insect interactions
My supervision philosophy prioritises scientific rigor, independence, and publication-oriented research, while supporting students’ professional development and career progression.
Professional Training & Short Courses
In addition to academic training, I design and deliver professional training programmes and short courses for:
Professional Training & Short Courses
In addition to academic training, I design and deliver professional training programmes and short courses for:
- Farmers and producer groups
- Extension agents
- Researchers and early-career scientists
- Private-sector and development partners
Training topics commonly include:
- Insect rearing and mass-production systems
- Processing of insect meals and insect oils
- Feed formulation and quality assurance
- Circular bioeconomy and waste-to-value approaches
- Sustainability, and insect welfare considerations
These trainings are delivered through workshops, field demonstrations, and hands-on sessions, often tailored to local contexts and production realities.
Curriculum & Training Material Development
I contribute to the development of training manuals, course modules, and curricula on insects for food and feed, supporting universities, research institutions, and development programmes seeking to integrate insect-based technologies into education and practice.
This includes the preparation of:
Curriculum & Training Material Development
I contribute to the development of training manuals, course modules, and curricula on insects for food and feed, supporting universities, research institutions, and development programmes seeking to integrate insect-based technologies into education and practice.
This includes the preparation of:
- Technical manuals and SOPs
- Training guides for farmers and extension agents
- University-level course modules
Capacity Building & Knowledge Exchange
My training activities are embedded within broader capacity-building and knowledge-exchange efforts, often linked to multi-country research projects and development initiatives. Through these engagements, I aim to:
My training activities are embedded within broader capacity-building and knowledge-exchange efforts, often linked to multi-country research projects and development initiatives. Through these engagements, I aim to:
- Strengthen technical and analytical skills
- Support evidence-based decision-making
- Foster regional and international research networks
Training Philosophy
Across all training activities, my guiding principle is that effective capacity development must be inclusive, context-specific, and grounded in sound science. By combining research, training, and mentorship, I aim to support the long-term adoption and scaling of insect-based solutions for sustainable food systems.
Across all training activities, my guiding principle is that effective capacity development must be inclusive, context-specific, and grounded in sound science. By combining research, training, and mentorship, I aim to support the long-term adoption and scaling of insect-based solutions for sustainable food systems.
If you are interested in training, curriculum development, or capacity-building collaboration related to insects for feed and circular bioeconomy, I welcome opportunities for engagement.
Past teaching activities:
Teaching assistance in MSc courses (2020 - 2023) - Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands:
- ENT-21306 - Insects as Food and Feed (IFF)
- ENT- 50806 - Insect-Plant-Interactions (IPI)
- ENT-30306: Ecological Aspects of Bio-Interactions (EABI).
My specific roles included but are not limited to:
- Supervising student course projects
- Developing students' research skills
- Assessing student research knowledge and scientific communication