Class of 2025/2026
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The Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences honored its graduates on July 10, 2026. In the 2025–2026 graduating class, 164 students earned their degrees. The award recipients were:
- Very Good BSc (Hacker Foundation): Hendrik von den Driesch, Magdalena Metzger
- Very Good MSc (University Association): Florentin Ullrich, Joana Richter
- MSc with High Distinction (IFBC): Tanu Yadav, Natasya Oktavianti
You have successfully completed your studies:
| Name | Thesis | Advisor 1 | Advisor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achterholt, Charlotte | Herding vs. Grazing—A Comparative Analysis of Two Sheep-Rearing Methods from an Operational Perspective | Möller | Zipp |
| Ahmon, Claudia | Not Public | Olschewsky | Mörlein, University of Göttingen |
| Amann, Jon Laurin | Silvopastoral Agroforestry Systems as Carbon Sinks? — A Comparison of Carbon Storage in Biomass and Soil versus Conventional Grassland Management in Germany | Graß | Bruns |
| Anselmann, Lara Marie | Identification of Ecosystem Services Provided by Local (Adapted) Livestock Breeds as Justification for Their Conservation | Olschewsky | Hinrichs |
| Beckmann, Hella-Sophie | Not public | Ebinghaus | Wack |
| Böhmer, Lukas | Not public | Bácanovic-Sisic | Weiler |
| Brack, Marietta | Market Potential Analysis of a Plant-Based Meat and Cheese Substitute: A Comparative Case Study | Jahnke | Möller |
| Burkert, Simone | Not public | Theisgen | Weber, Fabian |
| Caldonazzi, Maike | Not public | New | Eichinger-Schönberger |
| Claus, Christiane Hanna Mathilde | Not public | Nisly-Goretzki | Köpke |
| Döring, Hannes | Effects of Compost Heating on the Microbiome and Plant Morphological Traits During the Early Development of Spring Barley | Junge | Bruns |
| Drengemann, Lars | Members of the Cixiidae (glasswing cicadas) as vectors for plant pathogens in Europe | Saucke | Bacanovic-Sisic |
| Dreyer, Franziska | An Attempt to Optimize the Microclimate in a Calf Nursery on a Farm with Mother-Bound Calf Rearing in Winter | Knierim | Zipp |
| Dultz, Tassja | Not available | Kohlmann | Athmann |
| Eitzert, Simone | Highlighting the Economic and Ecological Benefits of Process-Specific Intercropping in Conventional Agriculture Based on a 41-hectare Field Trial | Weber, Tobias | Siebald |
| Eixenberger, Eva | Analysis of four nature park guided tours for elementary and middle schools in the Karwendel Nature Park with regard to ESD components and expansion of the tours to more fully integrate this educational format, based on the four examples examined | Kohlmann | Graß |
| Ellenberger, Anna | Not public | Möller | Wolf, Birge |
| Elpers, Lennart | Biomass yields, species composition, and N2 fixation of clover-grass, alfalfa-grass, and chicory-alfalfa-grass mixtures | Athmann | Graß |
| Erb, Jan Niklas | Stakeholder Analysis and Diffusion of Innovations in Regional Projects—A Study Based on the CASCADE Project | Stenchly | Scholze |
| Fecher, Emma Carlotta | Effects of Agricultural Intensification on the Behavior and Health of Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) | Graß | Grave |
| Feldmann, Anna-Lena | Changes in Well Levels in Oases in Northern Niger Pose New Challenges for Community Water Management | Fastner | Gaßmann, FB 14 |
| Gruner, Laura | Design of a one-hour activity program in the tropical greenhouse for kindergarten children aged 5–6 on the topic: “Where Does Our Cereal Come From?” | Kohlmann | Graß |
| Hach, Lars | Climate Adaptation Practices in Agriculture—An Analysis of Survey Results on Soil, Water, and Erosion | Weiler | Plodowski |
| Hartmann, Anne | Selection of a Suitable Beef Cattle Breed for Optimizing Suckler Cattle Farming at the Hartmann Estate | Olschewsky | Hinrichs |
| Heil, Hendrik | Conservation Breeding of the Rottaler Horse: Current Status and Breeding Recommendations for the Future | Krischke | Dorkewitz |
| Hellmann, Henrik | Practical Innovations in Edible Mushroom Cultivation—Technical Options for Mushroom Production in Small and Medium-Sized Farms | Siebald | Wolf, Birge |
| Heuer, Laura | Evaluating Growth Parameters in Experimental Systems for Intercropping Wheat and Medicinal Plants | Wijesingha | Mühlenbrock |
| Heyer, Sybille | Yield and quality of different willow types from agroforestry cultivation at a floodplain site with regard to their suitability for the production of continuous wood yarn | Athmann | Volkamer |
| Holtmann, Anna Charlotte | The Solawi Farm Diversity Project as an Extracurricular Learning Environment—Development, Testing, and Evaluation of Lesson Units for Lower Secondary Students at the Albert Schweitzer Special Education School | New | Merx |
| Hofmann, Kaya Antonia | Animal-Welfare-Oriented Design of the Calving Area in Suckler Cow Farming—Requirements, Structural Implementation Options, and Development of a Practical Checklist | Ivemeyer | Zipp |
| Kemme, Lukas | The Effect of Different Clover-Grass Precrops on Grain and Protein Yields of Winter Wheat | Bruns | Athmann |
| Kaenders, Barend | Investigation of the Potential and Obstacles of Participatory Nature Conservation Management in the Southern Black Forest—Based on Selected Institutions and Farmers in the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve Region | Thiel | Flinzberger |
| Klein, Paula | The Anastasia Movement | Köpke | Götz |
| Kleinlagel, Anna Charlotte | Challenges of Wet-Nursing Calf Rearing on Larger Dairy Farms—Practical Solutions | Knierim | Zipp |
| Kufner, Ann-Kathrin | Green waste compost and wood fiber as peat substitutes in growing media for commercial organic horticulture—crop-related properties and implications for substrate fertilization | Bruns | Hefner |
| Koch, Jonas | Invasive Species: Is Excluding Black Locust from Eligible Agroforestry Systems Justified? What Might a Good Solution Look Like for Agriculture and Nature Conservation? | Graß | Ritsche, Julia |
| Kofahl, Anna | Economic Analysis for the Year 2024 at the Hutzelberg Educational Farm in Oberrieden | Krutzinna | Bickel-Lachwitz |
| Kohlenberg, Heinrich | Inheritance of Leased Agricultural Land: Development of a Checklist for Initial Tax Consultations | Möller | Anastassiadis |
| Kösler, Leona | Foundations for Establishing a Social Farm for Education and Participation at the Parzival Center in Karlsruhe | van Elsen | Retkowski, Alexandra |
| Krämer, Lennart | The Effect of Long-Term Reduced Tillage on Soil Properties—A Study Using Dye Tracer Experiments | Weber, Tobias | Kulig |
| Kranz, Friedrich | Working Conditions for Apprentices on Farms—Ways to Reduce Physical and Mental Work-Related Stress | König | Kusche |
| Krapf, Lea Christine | Not available | Weedon | Hüppe |
| Kühne, Jannis | Not public | Weber, Tobias | Möller |
| Kurz, Marvin | Trends in Drainage Demand in Hesse for the Period 2019–2100 Based on Various Climate Scenarios | Weber, Tobias | Tim aus der Beek |
| Lorch, Henning | Isotopic Fractionation of Nitrogen in the Plant-Soil System and Experimental Design for the Natural Abundance Method | Weedeon | Bruns |
| Luschnitz, Tobias | Planning of Demand-Oriented and Site-Appropriate Energy Wood Agroforestry Systems Using the Example of the Rendzina Marginal Site Ahorn-Hof in the Ilm District of Thuringia | Graß | Athmann |
| Martens, Theis | Grain Yields of Chickpeas and Spring Barley in Pure and Mixed Cropping Systems | Athmann | Graß |
| Matschke, Hanna | Not public | Hinrichs | Olschewsky |
| Mayerl, Anastasia | Carbon Storage in Terrestrial Ecosystems: A Comparison of CO2 Sequestration in Grasslands and Forests in the Context of Climate Protection | Ludwig | Weber, Tobias |
| Metzger, Magdalena | Functional characterization of the phytopharmacological potential of extensive pastures | Stenchly | Habel |
| Mihatsch, Sofie | Evaluation of the “Forum Agriculture” event series in the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve: An empirical study from the perspective of land users and speakers | New | Plieninger |
| Möhle, Leonie | Religion and Food Waste—Holy Texts and People’s Practices | Poor | Dittrich |
| Mörschel, Johannes | Not public | Athmann | Schmidt, Jan Henrik (Kühn Institute) |
| Mosler, Ada Marie | Not public | Knierim | Koch FBN, Dummerstorf |
| Nickl, Niclas | Opportunities, Limitations, and Potential of No-Till Farming in Organic Agriculture | Graß | Weiler |
| Pauly, Jasper | Not public | Bruns | Weber, Tobias |
| Raithel, Lennard | The Effect of Conservation Tillage Compared to Plow Tillage on the Soil Stability of a Hessian Loess Soil | Bilibio | Peth |
| Rakemann, Luisa | Consumer Preferences for Baked Goods from Mixed-Crop Farming: Analysis of Customer Surveys from the Vorwert Project | Jahnke | Möller |
| Reisinger, Antonia Marie | Labor Economics and Management in Different Milking Methods for Pasture-Grazing Dairy Cows | Knierim | Eilers (LAZBW) |
| Richter, Klara Lätitia | Energy on the Farm—Development of Educational Formats on Renewable Energy at the “Farm as a Learning Environment” for Lower Secondary School Students | Bickel-Lachwitz | Bergmann, Michael |
| Ridtahler, Janina | An Empirical Study on Psychological Stress Resulting from On-Call Duties Among Female Veterinarians | Krischke | Krattenmacher, University of Kiel |
| Ruch, Max | Biodiversity in forage crop production: Influence of legume mixtures on the herbivorous arthropod fauna in the Klee-Ass project | Saucke | Athmann |
| Rupprath, Ruben Gabriel | Effects of Pea Meal on Wheat Sourdough | Weedon | Weber, Fabian |
| Meyer-Sahling, Friedemann | A Comparison of Cultivation Systems for Wheat, Peas, and Wheat-Pea Mixtures Under Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Organic Farming | Weedeon | Baresel |
| Schick, Maren | Gender-Specific Differences in the Assessment of Training Quality in Agriculture: A Quantitative Analysis | Hanisch | Krikser |
| Schmieta, Lotti Rich Lore Dita | Not Public | Bereswill | New |
| Schmidt, Jule | "Yak Farming in Germany : Structures, Breeding, and Marketing in Practice—A Qualitative Assessment" | Poor | Knierim |
| Schneider, Julia | Gender Equality in the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy—A Critical Analysis from a Queer-Feminist Perspective | Köpke | Metzger |
| Schröder, Carlos | Agroforestry and Field Hedges: Ecological and Economic Benefits and Challenges for Sustainable Land Management in Connection with Wooded Plantings in Open, Cultivated Agricultural Landscapes, Using the State of Brandenburg as an Example | Graß | Bruns |
| Straßburg, Malin-Rahel | Assessing Forest Dynamics Using Remote Sensing in Quintana Roo and Yucatán, Mexico, from 1994 to 2024 | Tanh Thi Nguyen | Bürkert |
| Schulz, Lavina | Effect of a thick layer of compost mulch on nitrate content in carrots and beets, nitrogen content in the soil, and yield and quality parameters | Weber, Fabian | Ruch |
| Staub, Laura | The Environmental and Health Impacts of Meat Consumption in Germany, Compared to Other Diets | Klevenhusen | Weber, Fabian |
| Tchoukegno Fongo, Dimitri C. | Heat Stress in Pigs in Central Europe: Effects on Behavior and Performance and Possible Countermeasures | Schlecht | Adjogo |
| Temeschinko, Clara | Scrub encroachment on alpine meadows: Causes, consequences for biodiversity and management—the case study of Alp Cavel | Graß | Stenchly |
| Tosi, Hanna Charlotte | Infection by Xanthohomonas hortorum pv. Carotae in Carrot Seeds Following Chitosan Hydrochloride Treatment Compared to Hot Water Treatment | Bacanovic-Sisic | Möller, Morten |
| Trost, Jette | Not public | Klevenhusen | Wack |
| von den Driesch, Hendrik | Selected Feeding Measures for the Prevention of Weaner Diarrhea in Organic Piglet Production | Krieger | Witten (Thünen Institute) |
| Wessel, Luise | Not public | Finckh | Möller |
| Windfuhr, Hannah | The Significance of the National Water Strategy for Managing Water Quantity and Quality in Agriculture | Schütze | Thiel |
| Winters, Greta Luzia | Walnuts—From the Whole Nut to the Kernel—Scaling in Walnut Cracking Technology: Cost-Effectiveness Through Cooperation | Möller | Wolf |
| Name | Thesis | Advisor 1 | Advisor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting, Henrike | Analysis of Resource Efficiency on a Dairy Farm with Low Concentrate Feeding in the Project 'Multifunctional Dairy Farming Systems for the Protection of Grassland Biodiversity' | Klevenhusen | Komainda, University of Göttingen |
| Graf, Frederic | Correlation between Sensory and Analytically Determined Sweetness and Acidity in Bush Tomatoes | Horneburg | Weber, Fabian |
| Henke, Maverick | Characterization of the FFH hay meadows of the southern Black Forest in the high-altitude region of the Lörrach district | Stenchly | Kätzl |
| Hillenbrand, Lisa Sophia | Errors in Agroforestry Systems in Germany—Identification, Analysis of Causes, and Recommendations for Practice | Athmann | Bolten |
| Hirmer, Rebecca | Decision-Making Processes Among Young People from Farming Families: A Qualitative Study on Farm Succession and Rejection | New | Bolten |
| Koch, Lukas | Analysis of Longitudinal and Individual-Animal Health Indicators in Four Organically Managed Laying Hen Flocks of Two Genetic Lines | Jung | Ludwig |
| Kraus, Anke | Analytical and Sensory Evaluation of Three Kale Varieties During Processing into Pesto | Weber, Fabian | Schober |
| Mayer, Sissy | Not public | Graß | Möller |
| Mediouni, Randa | Not public | Sieber | Braun |
| Meeder Bella, Christian | Effects of Biodynamic Preparations on the Photosynthetic Rate of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Under Different Water Availability Conditions | Fritz | Geier (Forschungsring e.V., Darmstadt) |
| Mehring, Morgana | Effects of landscape diversity and flower fields on pollinators and their services for oilseed rape yield parameters | Backes | Haß (University of Göttingen) |
| Pfeifer, Tobias | Succession Outside the Family—The Influence of Advisory Services on the Farm Succession Process | Hanisch | Möller |
| Pottebaum, Kirsa Sylvana | The Impact of Wood-Decaying Fungi and Bark Pathogens on the European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) in the Context of Declining Beech Vitality | Finckh | Bien |
| Reif, Marlene | The Effect of Rainout Shelters on the Microclimate as well as Growth and Stress Parameters in Annual and Perennial Stands of Coriander, Caraway, and Wheat | Athmann | Frei (University of Giessen |
| Richter, Joana | The Effect of the Environment of a Farm-Based Preschool on Children’s Microbiomes Compared to Forest and Urban Preschools | Kusche | Athmann |
| Schreiber, Vincent | The Effect of Different Tillage Methods on Nitrogen Utilization from Cover Crops by the Successor Crop on Organic Farms in Hesse | Athmann | Weedon |
| Seeger, Verena | Discourses on the Implementation of Ecosystem Restoration Using Projects Along the Green Belt as an Example | Jay | Plieninger |
| Steinberg, Julika Margaretha Karla | Vegetation Survey and Conservation Assessment of the Permanent Grassland and Selected Roadside Verges on the Hessian State Estate Frankenhausen | Stenchly | Athmann |
| Ullrich, Florentin | Effect of Different Tillage Methods for Freezing and Winter-Hardy Cover Crops on Nitrous Oxide Emissions During Vegetative Dormancy | Athmann | Görres (University of Geisenheim) |
| Ziersch, Teresa | Ethological observations of the habitat and foraging preferences of small ruminants on pastures with forage hedges | Ebinghaus | Klevenhusen |
| Name | Thesis | Advisor 1 | Advisor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah, Usaid | Not public | Lopp | Quadt/J. Walzer (LSG Sky) |
| Abobeah, Ayman | A Theoretical Framework for HACCP Implementation and the Development of Visual Multilingual Training Approaches in RTE Chocolate-Filled Wafer Snack Production: A Simulated Example Based on Wafer Snack Cone Products | Lopp | Quadt |
| Adekanye, Tolulope | Exploring Competence Requirements in Occupational Roles in the Food Sector: A Case Study of the IFBC Program | König | Kissi |
| Alipour, Rooya | Green Guilt, Eco-Anxiety, and Sustainable Food Behavior: A Norm Activation Model Perspective | Risius | Page |
| Antil, Mansi | Not public | Quadt | Schütz (Döhler Group) |
| Awosile, Damilola | Assessment of Edible Cutlery among Fast-Food Consumers: A Sustainable Solution to Single-Use Plastics in Germany | Quadt | Pichner |
| Cherian, Diana | Extraction and Standardization of Roasted and Unroasted Oat Milk: Effects on Quality Analysis—A Comparative Study | Weber, Fabian | Anooja Thomas K. (University of Kottayam) |
| Gübür, Reyyan | Not Public | Stefanovic | Strassner |
| Jagtap, Varsha | Exploring the Intention-Behavior Gap in Ingredient List Engagement and the Role of Habitual Barriers in India and Germany | Risius | Schobin (Department of Sociology, University of Kassel |
| Krishna, Abhith | A Data-Driven Analysis of Temperature Deviations and Food Waste in IKEA’s Food Logistics: Causes, Consequences, and Corrective Measures | Kissi | Weber, Fabian |
| Mathews, Jerome Munuvel | Evaluation of AI Models for Effective Food Marketing Imagery | Allgaier | Quadt |
| Mishra, Anisha | Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions: An Analysis of Consumer Behavior Across Three Generations | Allgaier | Page |
| Mori, Vivek | Not public | Allgaier | Vulapa (Döhler Group) |
| Mustafazada, Ahmad Nabil | Not public | Allgaier | Quadt |
| Odeshi, Opeyinka | The Effect of Value Claims on Cooking Oil Labels and How They Affect Consumers' Purchase Intentions—Case Study: The German Market | Quadt | Birringer |
| Oktavianti, Natasya | Not Public | Quadt | Kadri Koppel (Mars Net Nutrition, USA) |
| Olagunju, Oluwatosin Michael | SDGs and ISO 53001 in the Food Industry—Shaping a Sustainable Future—How the Food and Nutrition Industry Can Prepare for ISO 53001 | Chalupova | Kissi |
| Önerbay, Ufuk | Regionality in Ultra-Fresh Beef: A Cross-Country Study of HoReCa and Strategic Implications | Risius | Arsalan Ghadiri Pour (Metro AG) |
| Opuoro, Sonia | The Role of Leadership in Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry: A Review | Chalupová | Kissi |
| Panda, Anwesh | Exploratory Study of Food Waste Produced by a Selection of Student Households in the North Hesse Region | Stefanovic | Krikser |
| Quashie, Philip Fameyeh | Not public | Chalupová | Kissi |
| Rajesh, Diyadarshini | Not public | Quadt | Clemence Cloarec (Doehler GmbH) |
| Rao, Bhakti | "Exploring Sweet Taste and Mouthfeel Perception with a Trained Sensory Panel" | Quadt | Köhler (Leibniz Institute |
| Ratnayake, Osuri | "The Role of Regionality in Food Purchase Decisions: A Case Study on Consumer Acceptance and Willingness to Pay for Regional Champignons in Germany" | Jahnke | Schnaudt (RPZ Rheinische Pilz Zentrale |
| Raza, Asad | Not public | Quadt | Sostmann (Döhler GmbH) |
| Saravanan Revathy, Suviksha Mrinalini | The Impact of Dopamine-Optimized Whole Foods on Consumer Choice: Applying the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model to Understand Adoption Barriers | Quadt | Pichner |
| Sengupta, Aritra | Influence of Socio-Demographic and Psychological Factors on Consumer Awareness and Acceptance of Innovative Food Processing Technologies | Krikser | Stefanovic |
| Singh, Riya | Optimizing Product Assortment for Profitability in Wholesale Retail: A Data-Driven Approach | Quadt | Elza Palenik |
| Taiwo, Abayomi David | Understanding the Development of Organic Farming in Nigeria: A Discourse Analysis | Kissi | König |
| Tajbakhsh, Ashkan | Not public | Chalupová | Pichner |
| Tettey, Winifred | The Association Between Nutritional Knowledge, Use of Food Labels, and Adherence to Dietary Guidelines Among Consumers in Africa | Risius | Weber, Fabian |
| Thomas, Jinsmon | Correlation of physical property deviations with unsaturated fatty acid variability in B2C margarine: A basis for reducing external fatty acid chain analysis | Lopp | Harbecke (Walter Rau GmbH) |
| Vishrant, Isha | Toward Climate Neutrality: A Critical Life Cycle Assessment of Meat Products and Highly Processed Meat Alternatives | Chalupová | Pichner |
| Yadav, Tanu | Consumer Awareness and Preferences for Food Products Containing GLP-1-Boosting Ingredients: Understanding Attitudes Toward the New Trend in Weight Management | Quadt | Pichner |
| Name | Thesis | Advisor 1 | Advisor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adler, Meike Daniela | The Environmental Impact of Land Tenure Reform: A Fixed-Effects Analysis of Agrochemical Use in China | Prof. Dr. Stephan von Cramon-Taubadel | |
| Agyei, Emmanuel | The Relationship between Shade Trees, Cocoa Yield, and Household Income: Evidence from Ghana’s Cocoa Sector | ||
| Daniels, Marvin Kwadwo | Sustainability Competency Expectations for Food Systems Transformation in Ghana’s Food Industry | Prof. Bettina König | |
| Dhakal, Apurba | Prof. Dr. Liesbeth Colen | Anusha De | |
| Ebert, Theresa | Improving Livestock Production in the Context of a Changing Climate: Opportunities and Challenges for Farmers in Central Côte d'Ivoire | Prof. Isselstein | |
| Kadel, Pragati | Impact of Mulch and Compost on the Weed Seed Bank in a Long-Term Organic Arable Rotation and Conservation Tillage System | Prof. Dr. Maria Finckh | |
| Mithamo, Esther Wanjiru | Gender-Differentiated Trait Preferences and the Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties in Kenya: The Case of Komboka | Prof. Dr. Dela-Dem Doe Fiankor | Ph.D. Bethelhem Legesse Debela |
| Ofori, Eunice Elorm | SeaCream, where sunflower meets seaweed: Product Development, Analytics, and Sensory Evaluation | Dr. Layla Engelhardt | Prof. Dr. Susanne Neugart |
| Olukanni, Elisha Kehinde | Evaluating the Impact of Clean Cooking Energy Use on Time Use in Rural Kenyan Households Using the Multi-Tier Framework Survey | Prof. Colen | Oluwagbenga Joseph Akinwehinmi) |
| Seth, Adjei | Effects of Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Levels on Silicon Cycling in Low-Input Oil Palm Plantations in Southern Ghana | Dr. Stephen Boahen Asabere | Prof. Dr. Martin Freudiger |
| Silwal, Sujana | Temporal shifts in spring barley sowing and flowering dates in the Mediterranean basin: past trends and future projections | Prof. Dr. Reimund Paul Rötter | Mareike Köster |
| Name | Thesis | Advisor 1 | Advisor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khadka, Sushant | Not public | Simon | Weber, Fabian |
| Rehberg, Sabrina | How does the community of Villa Milpa Alta relate to its changing landscape? Exploring relational values and perceived landscape changes in a pueblo originario in the rural area of Mexico City | Braun | Heindorf |
| Wulf, Nadine | Is the Olla in Trouble… or the State? - Between Care and Constraint: The Crisis of Social Reproduction in Lima’s Ollas Comunes | Tröger | Carstensen (FB 5) |