Claudia Brand

Claudia Brand is a Professor and Department Chair of the BI Department at the University of applied sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (HSWT), where she also serves as Alumni Manager. She is affiliated with the Department of Bioengineering (Sciences) and maintains an office at C5.204, Vöttinger Str. 27, 85354 Freising.

Her research interests span Automation Technology, Computer Science, and Bioinformatics with a strong focus on interdisciplinary educational approaches. Dr. Brand specializes in developing digital solutions for agricultural challenges, particularly in vertical farming contexts where technical and biological expertise must converge. Her work emphasizes practical applications of computer science in sustainable agriculture systems.

Her recent publication demonstrates an innovative approach to interdisciplinary education, using agile methodologies to connect students from horticultural and bioinformatics backgrounds to solve real-world agricultural problems. This reflects HSWT's broader research profile focused on sustainable, practice-oriented solutions.

As Department Chair, Dr. Brand oversees academic programs while maintaining active teaching responsibilities across multiple technical courses. Her leadership supports the department's alignment with HSWT's research focus areas including renewable resources and energy efficiency applications in agricultural contexts.