Oceane Duluins

I am a postdoctoral researcher working at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), contributing to a project called TIPRO, for Tipping the protein transition. In this project, I aim to identify and co-design coherent, multi-level policy mixes to accelerate the protein transition and to systematically analyse and address the political and institutional mechanisms that obstruct it. This project is part of a broader conceptual approach, aiming to develop a system-wide strategy for the protein transition by identifying leverage points and tipping points that consider not only the political subsystem but also the consumer and distribution subsystems.

I completed my PhD at UCLouvain (Belgium), in the Sytra team, where my work examined the scientific narratives and systemic dynamics shaping the protein transition. More specifically, my dissertation focused on the concept of the protein transition, understood as both an analytical and a normative framework for rethinking the role of proteins in our food systems. The thesis pursued three overarching goals: (1) to unpack the meanings and functions of the protein transition in relation to food system sustainability in scientific literature; (2) to examine the disciplinary contributions and perspectives to the protein transition, looking at how these disciplinary perspectives are integrated into a holistic vision of the protein transition; and (3) to assess the options and solutions being advanced under the concept of the protein transition, as well as their coherence with the underlying systemic challenges at stake. By addressing these goals, the research sought to move beyond fragmented disciplinary debates and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the protein transition as both a scientific and a socio-political phenomenon.

My research is characterised by a strong engagement with interdisciplinary collaboration and a reflexive approach to knowledge production. I pay particular attention to epistemic diversity, researcher positionality, and the institutional conditions that shape interdisciplinary work. Throughout my academic journey, I have been actively involved in collaborative research groups and projects, contributing to both empirical research and methodological reflection.