Aad Kessler

Dr. Aad Kessler is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in sustainable land management and rural development. He holds a dual role as a researcher at Alterra, working on food security projects in Burundi. His expertise spans sustainable agriculture, tropical agriculture, and rural policy in developing countries. He has over a decade of experience in the Andes region and Ethiopia.

• Roles: Assistant Professor, Researcher (Alterra)
• Key Projects: Fanning the Spark (Burundi food security), PAPAB (Burundi agricultural productivity)
• Teaching: Courses include Land Degradation & Development, Integrated Farm Planning

Research focuses on participatory approaches like the PIP method, climate resilience, and socio-ecological stewardship. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and farmer-centric solutions.

Recent work explores competencies for sustainable agriculture education, agent-based modelling for land conservation, and transformative learning in Uganda.