Florian J. Schweigert

Florian Schweigert is a professor at the University of Potsdam and has previously worked at Harvard Medical School and the universities of Leipzig, Mahidol and Khon Kaen (Thailand). From 2016 to 2023, he was Vice President for International Affairs, Alumni and Fundraising at the University of Potsdam. With over 200 scientific publications, his research focuses on combating malnutrition, in particular the bioavailability of micronutrients from local and fortified foods. Another focus of his work is the use of insects as an alternative source of protein to meet global protein needs. Prof. Schweigert initiated the Potsdam Summer School of International Nutrition, which takes place in Potsdam, Africa and Asia. He is married and has four children.