Aliyeh Salehi

Aliyeh Salehi is a PostDoc researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Meteorology and Climatology and the Institute of Organic Farming. Her work bridges climate science, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity conservation.

Her research interests center on agroecology, sustainable and organic farming, crop production, plant nutrition, soil science, and agrobiodiversity. She investigates nutrient use efficiency in intercropping systems, the role of wild pollinators in agriculture, and citizen science approaches to enhance rural biodiversity. Her recent work emphasizes practical solutions for increasing the value and awareness of biodiversity in farming systems across Europe.

Her publication and conference presentation record from 2019 to 2024 shows a consistent focus on sustainable agricultural practices, biodiversity monitoring, and knowledge transfer. Key themes include wild bee conservation, agrobiodiversity management, and the integration of ecological principles into farming.

• Young Investigator Fellowship Award, For the 19th International Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology, Dresden, Germany, 2019

Aliyeh Salehi actively contributes to public engagement and knowledge transfer, presenting her research at events for farmers, conservationists, and the general public. She has participated in projects related to biodiversity monitoring and the development of frameworks for farmer-led agrobiodiversity management, demonstrating a commitment to applied research and community involvement.