Stefan Strohmeier

Stefan Strohmeier is an Assistant Professor in Soil Physics and Soil Erosion at the Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water Management (SoPhy), Department für Agrarwissenschaften, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He has held prior academic positions as a University Assistant at BOKU, a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Tottori University, Japan, and as a Scientist and Associate Researcher at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), where he focused on dryland ecosystem restoration and catchment modeling.

His research interests include soil erosion, surface runoff, sustainable land management, hydrological modeling (e.g., SWAT), and the impacts of land use and climate change in arid and semi-arid regions. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Ethiopia and other dry regions, evaluating conservation practices such as stone bunds, tillage systems, and cover crops. His work integrates experimental data with modeling to assess long-term environmental impacts.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong focus on erosion dynamics, rainfall clustering, sustainable land management, and dust storm mitigation. Key themes include the effectiveness of conservation structures, impacts of agricultural practices on soil health, and integrated water management in water-scarce regions. His research spans both temperate (Austria) and arid (Middle East, Ethiopia) environments, demonstrating a global perspective.

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Stefan Strohmeier actively contributes to scientific discourse through lectures at major international conferences such as the EGU General Assembly and Tropentag. He has advised on rainwater harvesting strategies and sustainable land management, particularly in the context of climate resilience and desertification control. He has also been involved in knowledge transfer initiatives, including public lectures and webinars with organizations like the FAO and UNCCD. His work is supported by institutional affiliations with BOKU, ICARDA, and Tottori University, reflecting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges.

Labs and Research Teams:

• Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water Management (SoPhy), BOKU
• Restoration Initiative on Dryland Ecosystems (RIDE), ICARDA
• Surface Hydrology and Catchment Modeling group, Tottori University