Kristof Van Dessel is a skilled professional with a diverse background in health, nutrition, and hospitality. Currently serving as a Wetenschappelijk medewerker at UZA since November 2016, Kristof previously held the position of Quality Control Specialist in a temporary role at Salsafoodgroup and completed an internship as a Diëtist at AZ Monica. Earlier experience includes working as Chef de partie at Radisson Blu and as a Manager at Pauze Kafé. Kristof holds a Master of Science in Health Improvement and Education from Ghent University, along with multiple bachelor's degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Hotel and Hospitality Management from AP Hogeschool Antwerpen, complemented by a secondary school diploma focused on culinary management from Hotel en toerismeschool Spermalie.