Hans-Peter Kaul

Prof. Hans-Peter Kaul is a Universitätsprofessor (full professor) in Plant Production at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on crop management systems, precision agriculture, invasive species control, and sustainable soil management. He leads the iPBAU Plant Production department, with affiliations to bSKO Arbitration Commission and iFTEC Forestry Technology. His work integrates advanced technologies like AI-driven crop modeling and remote sensing with traditional agronomic practices.

Key research interests include optimizing nitrogen use in intercropping systems, combating invasive plants like ragweed, and developing climate-resilient crop varieties. He has pioneered studies on energy efficiency in tillage systems and soil health in long-term experiments. His lab (DiLaAg) focuses on digitalization in agricultural sciences, emphasizing data-driven farming solutions.

Recent publications emphasize AI applications in agriculture, soil-plant interactions, and crop yield prediction using radiative transfer models. He collaborates on projects like Farm/IT, enhancing farming resilience to climate risks through digital tools. His work addresses both ecological sustainability and agronomic productivity in Central European agroecosystems.

Notable contributions include conceptual frameworks for agroecological transformation and studies on weed allelopathy. His research bridges basic plant science with applied farming practices, aiming to improve resource-use efficiency and biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.