Michael Wachendorf

Prof. Dr. Michael Wachendorf serves as Vice President at the University of Kassel while heading the Grassland Science and Renewable Resources Department at the Witzenhausen campus since 2004. He concurrently leads the university's Competence Center for Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation (CliMA), positioning him at the intersection of academic administration and climate-focused agricultural research.

His research centers on Grassland Science and Renewable Resources, with deep expertise in environmental management effects on forage systems. His habilitation research on white clover/grass mixtures established foundational knowledge about overwintering performance and productivity parameters in temperate climates, directly contributing to sustainable agricultural practices under changing climate conditions. This work bridges plant physiology, agronomy, and climate resilience strategies.

As managing director of CliMA, Wachendorf coordinates interdisciplinary climate research initiatives across the university. While specific student advising records aren't documented in the source material, his leadership of CliMA implies oversight of collaborative research teams addressing climate adaptation in agricultural systems. The center serves as a nexus for developing practical solutions to climate challenges through integrated research approaches.

CliMA functions as the operational hub for Wachendorf's climate adaptation work, facilitating partnerships between researchers, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners. The center's activities encompass monitoring climate impacts on grassland ecosystems, developing mitigation strategies for renewable resource management, and translating research into field applications for sustainable farming communities.