Prof. Arie Havelaar
senior scientific advisor
Professor Arie Havelaar is a senior scientist and independent consultant with extensive experience in food safety, infectious disease epidemiology, and public health policy. His work bridges fundamental risk assessment research and practical decision-making, with a focus on delivering scientifically robust and actionable insights for policymakers, risk managers, and public health professionals.
He holds degrees in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and has spent much of his career at the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). Arie is Emeritus Professor at Utrecht University and the University of Florida, and Honorary Professor at Haramaya University in Ethiopia.
Throughout his career, he has combined research leadership with international advisory work, contributing expertise to organizations including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Based in the Netherlands, Arie works internationally as an independent consultant, supporting clients through remote collaboration and targeted short-term assignments.
