Senior Scientist
Dr. Stefan van Leeuwen is a senior scientist at Wageningen Food Safety Research, with expertise in analytical and environmental chemistry. Driven by a passion for enhancing food safety, he specializes in developing state-of-the-art chromatography-mass spectrometry approaches to detect trace levels of environmental pollutants like PFASs, chlorinated and brominated pollutants. Dr. van Leeuwen is also at the forefront of innovation in identifying unknown contaminants, including novel PFAS compounds, by creating a comprehensive analytical toolkit. His current research explores emerging food safety challenges in circular food production, assessing how potential pollutants could pose risks when waste- and by-products are repurposed in food production systems. Through his work, Dr. van Leeuwen is helping to pave the way for a more sustainable and safer future in global food production.
Education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Awards & Certifications
Awarded a top-20 position on the Power List 2024 of The Analytical Scientist
Accreditations
Member of the board of the MCT (Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology) section of KNCV - Royal Netherlands Chemical Society
Co-chair of the EURL Core Working Group on PFAS methods (2021 - current)
Areas of Expertise
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