Claudia Scharff

Professor Claudia Scharff is a faculty member at HTW Dresden (University of Applied Sciences Dresden) in the Faculty of Agriculture/Environment/Chemistry, where she holds the professorship for Fruit Growing / Tree Nursery. Her office is located in room P2 207, and she can be contacted at +49 351 462 3530.

Her research interests span fruit cultivation science, tree nursery techniques, woody plant utilization, landscape management, climate change adaptation for trees and shrubs, and pollination science in fruit production. Professor Scharff's work bridges theoretical horticultural science with practical applications in sustainable agriculture.

Professor Scharff has been designated as a future member of the Horticulture Study Commission (from October 2025), reflecting her growing influence in academic governance. She also serves as Managing Director of Fruit Processing Sohra GmbH, demonstrating her commitment to translating academic research into industry applications.

• HTW Dresden / ZAFT eV - Research Associate (2009-2020)
• IfU GmbH - R&D Associate (2020-2024)
• Fruit Processing Sohra GmbH - Managing Director (since 2020)

Her professional activities focus on developing innovative solutions for horticultural challenges, including post-harvest technologies, precision agriculture techniques, and sustainable production methods for fruit growers.