PhD Defense Océane Duluins on the Protein Transition

Scientific narratives for the protein transition:
will systemic change be possible?

This dissertation focuses on the concept of the protein transition, understood as both an analytical and normative framework aimed at rethinking the role of animal proteins in our food systems. The objective is to examine this concept in terms of its definition, its uses, and the disciplinary approaches that refer to it. More specifically, the research is structured around three axes: (1) investigating the meanings and functions attributed to the protein transition, particularly with regard to its potential contribution to transforming food systems; (2) analyzing the extent to which integration and communication across different disciplines enable (or, conversely, hinder) progress in this transition; and (3) reassessing the options and solutions currently being considered by situating them within the context of the initial problems that led to the conceptualization of the protein transition as a necessity.

Presentation in English, followed by a friendly gathering over drinks – open to everyone!

Meet in the Sud 01 lecture hall on Place Croix du Sud in Louvain-la-Neuve.

If you want to follow online, here is the Teams Link to be used : Public Thesis Defense – Duluins Océane

membERs OF THE jury

Promotor :
Prof. Philippe V. BARET : UCLouvain

Other members of the jury:

Prof. Frédéric GASPART : UCLouvain ; President

Prof. Goedele VAN DEN BROEK : UCLouvain ; Secretary

Prof. Jereon CANDEL : Wageningen University (The Netherlands)

Prof. Erik MATHIJS : KULeuven (Belgium)

Prof. Tim G. Benton : Chatham House (UK)