Andreas de Neergaard

Andreas de Neergaard serves as Associate Dean for Education at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science since 2023, following leadership roles as Dean at Roskilde University (2021-2023) and Associate Dean at Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences (2017-2021). His academic career spans over two decades with progressive appointments from Assistant Professor to Professor specializing in agroecology and tropical soil fertility.

His educational background includes a High School degree from Christianshavns Gymnasium (1989), M.Sc. in Biology from the University of Aarhus (1997), and Ph.D. in Agroecology from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (2001).

De Neergaard's research focuses on sustainable agricultural development in tropical regions, examining soil fertility, crop production efficiency, and climate-smart practices. His work addresses critical challenges in developing countries including organic farming adoption, agroforestry systems, and soil carbon management. He investigates plant-microorganism interactions and nutrient cycling within environmentally friendly production frameworks, with particular emphasis on food security and environmental sustainability in Africa and Asia.

Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent research output examining meta-analyses of bio-effectors, greenhouse gas mitigation in rice systems, and agroecological intensification. These works reveal strong interdisciplinary connections between agricultural economics, environmental science, and food safety, with increasing focus on practical implementation of sustainable practices across European and Global South contexts.

He has directed significant international educational programs including the Agris Mundus Erasmus MSc and AgTraIn Joint Doctorate, coordinating capacity-building initiatives across 15+ countries in Africa and Asia. His leadership in programs like SLUSE and ARI has established robust academic partnerships focused on sustainable land use and agricultural innovation.

De Neergaard's work shows substantial real-world impact with references in policy documents, Wikipedia pages, and extensive academic sharing (290+ Mendeley readers for key publications), demonstrating translation of research into practical agricultural development frameworks.