Ika Darnhofer

Ika Darnhofer is an Associate Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, affiliated with the College of Agricultural and Forestry Economics. Her research focuses on resilience in agri-food systems, organic farming transitions, and sustainability in family farm management.

• University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
• School: College of Agricultural and Forestry Economics
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: ika.darnhofer@boku.ac.at

Her research explores the intersection of agricultural practices and social-ecological resilience, emphasizing adaptive capacity, systemic change, and equity in sustainability transitions. She employs a process-relational framework to analyze farming systems, highlighting non-linear dynamics and stakeholder interactions.

Her recent work (2024–2017) examines resilience theory in agri-food systems, organic farming’s role in adaptive management, and systemic challenges in rural development. Key trends include the application of systems thinking, analysis of institutional barriers, and innovative participatory methodologies like comic-style posters.

• Teaching Authorization: Business Administration
• Office Location: Guttenberghaus, 1st floor, room OG1/23, Vienna