Inga Tiemann

Overview

Prof. Dr. Inga Tiemann holds the W2 Professorship for Precision Livestock Farming at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture, focusing on innovative technologies and sustainable practices in animal husbandry. Her roles include academic leadership, research, and teaching in poultry science and animal welfare.

Education & Career

• Since 2024: Full Professor of Precision Livestock Farming at Hs Osnabrück
• 2022–2024: Habilitation (Senior Researcher) at University of Bonn
• 2007–2017: Director of Bruno-Dürigen Institute

Research Interests

Tieman's research integrates sensor-based technologies and data analytics to improve animal welfare in poultry farming. Key areas include precision farming systems, genetic diversity conservation, and behavioral studies. Her work emphasizes keel bone damage prevention, mirror self-recognition in birds, and sustainable poultry genetics.

Recent Projects

• RegioHuhn: Developing regionally adapted chicken breeds for ecological farming
• VisioChick: Mixed Reality tools for teaching animal welfare perspectives

Professional Activities

She serves on multiple advisory boards, including the German Poultry Science Association and EU Food Safety Authority panels. Her roles include:

• Chair of Poultry Science Association (since 2019)
• Expert for Animal Welfare at Lower Saxony Agricultural Chamber