Thesis Topics, Summer School & Scholarships

Thesis Topics

Agrivoltaic Systems

Master Thesis: Altered microclimatic conditions and the physiological adaptation of Vicia faba/potato in an agrivoltaic system (2023)
If you are interested, please contact Jun.-Prof. Andreas Schweiger or Lisa Pataczek, Plant Ecology, University of Hohenheim.

Agroforestry

Bachelor/Master Thesis: Utility of open root cages for protecting tree roots from vole damage in silvopastures (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Julia Schneider, Dr. Sven Marhan or Olef Koch from the University of Hohenheim.

Thesis on drought tolerance of different apple rootstocks (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Anna-Lea Ortmann, Hochschule Rhein-Waal.

Biodiversity

Master Thesis opportunities in the Ivory Coast (2023)
If you are interested, please contact Aaron Willmott, FiBL, Switzerland.

Food Quality

Master Thesis: Grain starch quality under controlled agricultural management (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Xudong Zhang, University of Hohenheim, Institute of Crop Science.

Ecological Farming Systems, Nutrient Management & Soil Fertility

Master Thesis: Meat and Bone Meals as Fertilizer for Organic Farming – Improving P Solubility (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sabine Zikeli, Center for Organic Farming, University of Hohenheim.

Bachelor/Master Thesis on drought tolerance of different apple rootstocks (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Anna-Lea Ortmann, University Rhein-Waal, Center for Research, Innovation and Transfer.

Comparison of cultivars of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) in terms of morphological and phenological characteristics, yield and inoculation (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sabine Zikeli or Carolin Weiler, Center for Organic Farming, University of Hohenheim.

Comparison of different dry bean genotypes regarding morphological and phenological characteristics, and yield (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sabine Zikeli or Carolin Weiler, Center for Organic Farming, University of Hohenheim.

Regenerative weed control strategies (2024)
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sabine Zikeli or Dr. Julia Schneider, Center for Organic Farming, University of Hohenheim.

Animal nutrition and pasture management

Topics for student work at LAZBW (2024 - July 2025)
If you are interested, please contact the respective contact person, LAZBW - Landwirtschaftliches Zentrum Baden-Württemberg.

ERASMUS+ Funding for Ethiopia, Malawi and South Africa

We are delighted to share with you an exciting opportunity for staff and student exchanges between the University of Hohenheim and institutions in Ethiopia, Malawi, and South Africa through the ERASMUS+ Funding program. For more information please check our website or have a look on our flyers.