Iris Kral

Iris Kral is a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Engineering, affiliated with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), with a focus on environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainable agricultural technologies. Her work bridges renewable energy systems, climate change mitigation, and resource efficiency in farming.

Research Interests:

• Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of agrivoltaic systems and biogas production.
• Precision agriculture technologies and nitrogen application modeling.
• Sustainable resource management in alpine regions and forestry.
• Innovative pretreatment methods for biogas substrates.

Scientific Contributions:

• Key publications on agrivoltaics, biogas carbon footprints, and resource-efficient farming.
• Advisor for 14+ theses on topics like nano-cellulose extraction, organic waste valorization, and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Active in community services, including guest editing and peer-review roles.