Heinz Bernhardt

Prof. Dr. Heinz Bernhardt is a Full Professor at the Chair of Agricultural Systems Engineering at Technische Universität München (TUM), part of the TUM School of Life Sciences. His research focuses on technology integration in agricultural sciences, emphasizing precision agriculture, energy management, agricultural logistics, robotics, and sustainable farming systems. He holds a diploma in agricultural sciences from Justus Liebig University Giessen, a doctorate on bulk material transport in agricultural enterprises, and a habilitation on regulatory challenges in grain production.

His career includes roles as Senior Lecturer at JLU Giessen and teaching positions at Kiel University before joining TUM in 2008. He leads research in smart farming, renewable energy integration, and IoT applications in agriculture. Notable projects include the CowEnergy energy management system and agrivoltaic systems for sustainable land use.

Prof. Bernhardt’s publications highlight innovations in precision agriculture, livestock monitoring via AI, and sustainable energy solutions for farms. He is actively involved in industry collaborations and policy initiatives to advance agricultural technology through memberships in organizations like the Max Eyth Society and ASABE.