Johannes Max

Prof. Dr. Johannes Max is a Professor at the Department of Horticulture and Food Technology, Faculty of Horticulture and Food Technology, Hochschule Weihenstepfan-Triesdorf (HSWT), located in Freising, Germany. His primary research focus is on plant nutrition, particularly optimizing nutrient cycling and sustainable agricultural practices. He leads projects on phosphorus recovery from wastewater, precision irrigation systems, and greenhouse climate management.

Research Interests: Plant nutrition dynamics, recycled fertilizer efficiency, greenhouse hydroponics, water use optimization, and tropical crop adaptation. His work emphasizes bridging gaps between environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity through innovative technologies like porous pipe irrigation and circular economy concepts.

Key Projects: Leading initiatives such as 'Sustainable Tunisian Tomato Production via Soilless Systems' and 'Industrial Waste Heat Utilization Guidelines.' Collaborates on research into phosphorus availability in recycled fertilizers, demonstrating how grain size impacts plant uptake.

Grants & Advising: Oversees major grants focused on nutrient recycling and tropical greenhouse systems. Actively involved in international collaborations, including projects in Thailand and Greece. Advises on innovative irrigation and crop management strategies.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary teams in agrotechnology and resource efficiency. Works closely with industry partners to translate research into scalable solutions for sustainable agriculture.