Bastian Winkler

Dr. Bastian Winkler is a researcher at the University of Hohenheim, affiliated with the Department of Renewable Resources in the Bioeconomy (Fg. Nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Bioökonomie) within the Zentrum Ökologischer Landbau. His work focuses on advancing sustainable agricultural practices and bioeconomy transitions through interdisciplinary research.

Key research areas include agroforestry systems, urban farming innovations, and biomass production optimization. He leads or collaborates on projects like the Design and Sustainability Assessment of Innovative Biomass Production Systems (2024–2027) and Circular Urban Cultivation Systems (2021–2024). These projects emphasize closed-loop resource systems and renewable resource utilization.

Winkler’s publications highlight topics such as hydroponics integration, climate resilience in agroforestry, and socioecological transitions. His recent work (2025) explores yield dynamics in temperate agroforestry and bioeconomy awareness campaigns. He teaches Agroforstsysteme Mitteleuropas (Agroforestry Systems of Central Europe), combining lectures, seminars, and field excursions.

Notably, he has contributed to frameworks for evaluating bioeconomy resilience and monetizing ecosystem services of perennial crops. His research bridges technical, economic, and policy dimensions to promote sustainable transitions in agriculture and energy systems.