Alexander Vonderschmidt is a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh where he focuses his research on sustainable food systems. His work involves using simulation modelling to predict health & environmental impacts of diet transitions, as well as incorporating machine learning techniques for enhanced diet—disease risk prediction. Originally from Kansas, Alexander received his BS in Dietetics and his BA in French Literature from Kansas State University. He earned his MS in Nutritional Epidemiology and his registered dietitian credential from Cornell University.
