Constantin Seidl

Dr. Constantin Seidl is a Research Fellow at Flinders University within the College of Business, Government and Law. He is a member of the Water, Environment and Food economics policy group (WEF group), the Centre for Social Impact, and the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training. His work focuses on water economics and agricultural decision-making.

Education

• PhD in Global Food Studies, University of Adelaide (2020)
• Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Humboldt University of Berlin (2016)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics, Free University Berlin (2013)

Dr. Seidl’s research centers on Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management, particularly Australian water markets and farmer adaptation behavior in the Murray-Darling Basin. He also investigates farm profitability and decision-making among inland-region grape growers. Current projects explore socio-economic drivers of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) schemes with CSIRO.

Scientific Awards

• Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence (2020)
• CBGL Top 10%/A* Journal Publication Award (2024)
• Quality of Research Communication Award (2023)

Research Collaborations include partnerships with CSIRO, the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, and the Northern Territory government. He is part of a team led by award-winning economists like Professor Sarah Wheeler, focusing on water scarcity impacts and sustainable practices in the Murray-Darling Basin.