Dr. Clint Löest completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science in South Africa, after which point he relocated to the United States to pursue and complete his doctorate in ruminant nutrition at Kansas State University in 2001. He currently serves as a full professor in ruminant nutrition with 60% research and 40% teaching responsibilities. Dr. Löest's research goals are to enhance nutrient utilization by evaluating and developing feeding programs that better meet the animal's requirements, and improving digestibility, bioavailability, and metabolism of nutrients. His laboratory explores mechanisms controlling nutrient utilization and metabolism, and their biological regulation in the whole animal. His accomplishments and mentorship reflect in the accomplishments of his graduate students, who are frequently recognized for excellence in scientific research and paper competitions. His ultimate reward is the ability of his graduate students to acquire competitive positions at government research facilities and universities.

Passionate in his subject area, Dr. Löest strives to not only be a teacher, but also a role model, promoting a good learning experience and encourage student responsibility for learning. His teaching philosophy is to use student-centered instruction that will encourage their involvement in setting goals and learning activities. Introducing students to an organized and structured subject matter of meaning and relevance to their own lives, he believes, stimulates curiosity and encouragement that are integral to student success.