Claudia Probst

Claudia Probst is a Professor at the FH Wels University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the D-Farm AG Biosciences department. Her research focuses on plant pathology, fungal biology, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key projects include developing digital solutions for early disease detection in forests and optimizing biocontrol strategies against crop pathogens. She has contributed to initiatives like the Interreg-funded peatland conservation network and forest health tourism projects in Austria-Bavaria.

• Education: PhD in Food Science, Dipl.oecon.troph (Diploma in Trophology)

Her work addresses global challenges such as aflatoxin prevention in pistachio crops and wild boar carcass detection using volatile organic compound sensors. She collaborates internationally on topics like soil microbiome analysis and vegetation mapping in peatlands.

Probst has published extensively on fungal pathogens (e.g., Aspergillus flavus, Podosphaera clandestina) and their control. Her 28+ research outputs span crop protection, environmental monitoring, and AI-driven agricultural solutions. She actively participates in strategic agricultural development committees and consults for regional sustainability initiatives.

Current projects include the DigiNase initiative for tree disease detection via AI and a 2024-2025 project adapting digital noses to locate wild boar carcasses in forests. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges biotechnology, environmental science, and agricultural engineering.