Barbara Amon

Barbara Amon is a leading scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Zielona Góra. Her work focuses on nitrogen use efficiency, greenhouse gas mitigation, and sustainable livestock systems.

• Education: Diplomagraringenieurin in Agricultural Engineering (2007 habilitation, 1998 Dr. nat.techn., 1993 Agricultural Engineering degree)

Her research interests span:

• Manure management strategies to reduce ammonia and methane emissions
• Integration of livestock systems into One Health and climate-smart agriculture
• Development of empirical models for agricultural emissions
• Policy frameworks for nitrogen budget harmonization

Her scientific contributions include:

• Key roles in IPCC and UNEP reports
• Leadership in EU projects like DairyMix and LIFE CARBON FARMING
• Editorial work at Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

She collaborates with institutions across Europe and contributes to international standards for agricultural emissions inventories.