Michael Kreuzer

Tell us about yourself (Who are you? Where are you from? What is your educational background?)

Michael Kreuzer, professor of animal nutrition at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, since 1994. Born in Germany, studies of agricultural sciences, doctorate and habilitation at Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, professor for quality of animal products at University of Goettingen, Germany, from 1991-1994; for more information about research please have a look at http://www.researcherid.com/rid/E-7697-2015

What is your area of expertise?

Animal nutrition, enteric and manure-derived emissions, digestion in ruminants, quality of milk and meat.

Where does your focus lie within your current project(s)? (related to methane)

Feed and nutrition in relation to methane emissions from animals.

What would be the added value for you of joining an international researchers network? (such as the METHAGENE network)

Opportunity to get access to first-hand information and to get known as a potential partner in multinational projects.

What and/or who inspired you to make a career in science?

I found science fascinating during my studies of agricultural sciences.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

The unexpected realisation of developments when letting the results of experiments emerge from their nutshell during writing of scientific articles.

What is your most stand-out or surprising moment in science so far?

In the late 90ies, i.e. the time when it turned out that methane emissions could be suppressed down to 30% of initial by feeding coconut oil.