Eva Maes

Eva Maes is a professional specializing in data and digitalization within the agrifood sector, currently working for ILVO since January 2020. Eva Maes contributes to research and innovation projects focusing on digitalization and data sharing as part of the Agrifood Technology unit. Key responsibilities include involvement in the DjustConnect team for platform development, project writing for Flemish and European initiatives related to data sharing and the agrifood data space, as well as conducting research in areas like the data economy. Prior experience includes roles as a policy advisor on food and agriculture for the Flanders Department of Foreign Affairs, technical advisor on Agricultural Technical Education with VVOB, and programme officer for agriculture and food security at the Flanders International Cooperation Agency. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Bioscience Engineering from Ghent University and a Manama in Conflict & Development.