Martin Petrick

Prof. Dr. Martin Petrick is a leading scholar in agricultural economics and policy analysis, currently serving as a Professor for Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Policy at Justus Liebig University Giessen since 2018. He previously held the role of Deputy Head of the Agricultural Sector Framework Conditions and Policy Analysis (Agricultural Policy) department at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) from 2006 to 2018. His academic journey includes a diploma in agricultural economics (1998) and a doctorate in agricultural sciences (2003) from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, where he was later appointed adjunct professor in 2013.

Research Focus:

• Agricultural Policy in Transition Economies
• Rural Development and Structural Change
• Water Governance in Central Asia
• Factor Market Imperfections in Agriculture
• Post-Socialist Agrarian Reforms
• Climate Adaptation in Irrigated Agriculture

Key Projects: His leadership spans major initiatives like AG-ORGA&POLICY, AGRICHANGE, AGRIWANET, and STARLAP, analyzing agricultural transformations across Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Recent work examines labor migration patterns, institutional evolution in agrarian systems, and policy impacts on productivity and sustainability.

Publications: With over 40 peer-reviewed articles and 20 policy briefs, his research explores credit markets, land reform, and climate adaptation. Notable collaborations include studies with institutions in Poland, Kazakhstan, and China, reflecting his commitment to cross-border agricultural analysis.