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C.J.A.M. de Koning is a pioneering researcher in the field of automatic and robotic milking systems, whose work has fundamentally shaped modern dairy farming practices. With a career spanning from the mid-1990s through the 2010s, de Koning has been instrumental in advancing the science and engineering behind automated dairy management, contributing both foundational and applied research to the field. De Koning's most influential work examines the relationship between milking intervals, milk production, and milk flow rates in automatic milking systems, garnering 146 citations and establishing key operational benchmarks for robotic dairy systems worldwide. His earlier reviews on robotic milking — covering mechanical design, teat sensing, udder cleaning, and system integration — provided the agricultural engineering community with critical frameworks during the technology's formative years, earning over 30 citations and helping to guide commercial development. His research extends beyond machinery to animal behavior, notably investigating how cows adapt their routines when combining robotic milking with pasture grazing — an increasingly relevant concern for sustainable dairy operations. Through encyclopedia contributions and longitudinal study, de Koning has cemented his reputation as a comprehensive authority on precision dairy farming, bridging engineering innovation with practical farm management.