Rüdiger Anlauf

Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Anlauf is a retired professor at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture. He specializes in soil physics, substrate science, and GIS-based environmental modeling. His research focuses on soil-water dynamics, sustainable land use, and climate change adaptation in agroecosystems. He has taught courses on soil evaluation, substrate development, and modeling in agriculture.

• Education: Dr. rer.hort. from the University of Hannover (1987), with studies in soil science and tropical crop production.
• Professional Experience: Previously worked at Hannover University and Hannover Waterworks, now focuses on academic research and supervision of student projects.

Research interests include soil reclamation, substrate innovation, and environmental impact assessment. His recent studies address climate resilience in Mali, sustainable sports turf irrigation, and wood fiber utilization in horticulture. He collaborates internationally on projects in Thailand, Mali, and Algeria.

Publications span over three decades, addressing topics like soil aggregate stability, pesticide contamination, and GIS applications in agriculture. He actively contributes to environmental sustainability and agricultural engineering advancements.