Maria Mueller-Lindenlauf

Prof. Dr. Maria Müller-Lindenlauf is a Professor of Agroecology at the Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), where she has held this position since September 2014. She serves as Head of the Institute for Applied Agricultural Research (IAAF) since 2016 and is a member of the Doctoral Center BW-CAR of the Doctoral Association of Universities of Applied Sciences Baden-Württemberg.

• Current affiliation: Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences
• Roles: Professor (Agroecology), IAAF Head, Doctoral Center Member
• Campus location: CI3 410 Neckarsteige 6-10, 72622 Nürtingen

Research Interests include:

• Climate- and biodiversity-friendly agricultural methods
• Optimized nutrient use in farming systems
• Life cycle assessments and sustainability metrics
• Organic dairy farm environmental impacts
• Grassland management practices

Her teaching focuses on agroecology, organic farming principles, and ecological assessment frameworks.

Professional Background:

• 2010-2014: Project manager at IFEU Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg, focusing on sustainability in food systems and renewable resources
• 2009: Consultant at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for organic farming-climate change linkages
• 2008-2009: Research Associate at Federal Statistical Office (agricultural emissions reporting)
• 2006-2007: Research assistant at University of Bonn's Institute of Organic Agriculture

Educational Background:

• PhD in Agricultural Sciences (University of Bonn, 2009)
• Dissertation topic: Environmental impacts of organic dairy farms with different feeding intensities and production structures
• Diploma in Agricultural Sciences (University of Bonn, 2006)
• Intermediate Diploma in Computer Science (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, 2000)