معرفی
Prof. Andreas Lüscher is a Professor and Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, based at Agroscope in Zürich, Switzerland. His research focuses on agronomy and ecophysiology of grassland systems, functional biodiversity, climate change impacts, and applied agricultural development. He leads projects addressing ecosystem services, grassland management strategies, and adaptation to climate change using field experiments, isotope techniques, and remote sensing.
- Key affiliations: Agroscope (primary research base), ETH Zurich (academic appointment)
Research emphasizes bridging scientific discovery and practical application, collaborating with farmers and stakeholders via the Swiss Grassland Society and extension services. He coordinates international projects like COST 852, MultiSward, and BioInvent under EU frameworks, addressing sustainable livestock systems, legume optimization, and soil biodiversity inventories.
He holds legal responsibilities for cultivar testing, seed mixture development, and fertilizer guidelines for the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Awards include the Titularprofessor title from ETH Zurich (2009).
- Grants and leadership: Work package/task leader in FP7/H2020 projects; manages interdisciplinary teams.
Knowledge transfer occurs through diverse publications and stakeholder engagement, ensuring practical implementation of research findings.
