David Ludwig

David Ludwig is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research in the Knowledge Technology and Innovation department. His work focuses on transdisciplinary research at the intersection of academic and indigenous knowledge systems, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, social justice, and responsible innovation. Ludwig actively engages with communities in Brazil, Ghana, and Sicily to address challenges in water governance, agroecology, and desertification.

• Institutions: Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands.
• Key Collaborations: Brazilian Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, CGIAR, WASS (Wageningen Academic Social Sciences).

Research Trends: Ludwig’s recent articles highlight transdisciplinary methods for integrating ontological diversity, ethical implications of policy instruments, and epistemic pluralism in environmental governance. His work spans participatory water management in Brazil, agricultural practices in Ghana, and theoretical advancements in philosophy of science.

• Scientific Awards: Recipient of the NWO Vidi grant (€800,000) in 2019 for research on cross-cultural collaboration.

Supervision: Promotes PhD projects on topics like digitizing alternative economies, epistemic resilience in Sicily, and agroecological innovations in Brazil. His supervised work bridges empirical studies with critical theoretical frameworks.