Dominik Ruffeis

Dominik Ruffeis is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water Management. His work focuses on irrigation systems, soil-water interactions, and climate change mitigation in agricultural contexts.

• Key projects: Hydroponics in Ethiopia, carbon offsetting in Nepal, landfill gas reduction in Addis Ababa.
• Research intersections: Environmental impact assessment, sustainable rural development, and technology adoption in smallholder farming.

Publications highlight his expertise in:

• Climate-resilient crops
• Dryland water management
• Governance of irrigation projects
• Gender dynamics in agricultural water access

Students include multiple researchers at BOKU working on topics like:

• Soil physics
• Water management
• Agricultural sustainability
• Climate adaptation

His knowledge transfer includes field reports from Papua New Guinea and Ethiopia, emphasizing practical applications of soil-water research.