Pepijn Schreinemachers

Pepijn’s educational background is in agricultural economics (PhD, University of Bonn) and development studies (MSc, Wageningen University). He leads the Center’s research program in Social Sciences and Nutrition.

His work focuses on creating an enabling environment for vegetables to contribute to better nutrition, improved livelihoods, and a cleaner environment. Key areas of his work include pest management for smallholder farmers and the impact of technologies and interventions such as home and school gardens, improved varieties, and safer production practices. He also has a keen interest in policy issues related to food systems, crop protection, and seed systems.

As a member of WorldVeg’s research management team, he is responsible for the quality and direction of the Center’s research. Pepijn also serves as the chair of the Center’s research ethics committee.