معرفی
Prof. Dr. Simone Graeff-Hönninger serves as W3 Professor in Crop Production at the University of Hohenheim's Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, heading the Chair of Crop Production and leading a subproject in the International Research Training Group on maize-based agricultural adaptation to phosphate limitations. Her work integrates 2D/3D plant growth modeling across organ, plant, and field levels to analyze soil-plant-environment systems holistically.
Educational background includes a Diploma in Agricultural Biology (1998) and Habilitation (2006) from University of Hohenheim, plus a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from Justus-Liebig-University Gießen (2000, magna cum laude). She has held continuous academic positions at Hohenheim since 2000, progressing from Academic Assistant to Senior Academic Councillor before her current professorship.
Research spans Crop Production Systems (organic/conventional, new crops, intercropping), Digital Agriculture including precision farming algorithms, Bioeconomy development, and Medicinal Cannabis applications. She directs the 'Cultivation Systems and Modeling' working group focusing on agricultural digitalization, climate-resilient systems, and sustainable resource management.
Awarded the DMK-Förderpreis for her doctoral dissertation on maize nutritional disorder detection, she also contributes to industry standards as Scientific Advisory Board member of the Cannabis Industry Association and Scientific Committee member of the European Industrial Hemp Association.
Her leadership encompasses research grants on phosphate-efficient maize systems, teaching in crop production methodologies, and developing plant growth models for evolutionary farming concepts. Current projects emphasize climate adaptation, bioeconomy integration, and digital transformation in agricultural practices.
