Taras Gagalyuk

Taras Gagalyuk is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), where he has worked since August 2015. He holds a PhD in agricultural economics from IAMO and Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg (2011) and a Master of Arts in Accounting and Audit from the National Agricultural University of Ukraine (2004).

• Education: PhD (2011) and MA (2004) in agricultural economics
• Current Role: Researcher at IAMO, Department of Structural Development of Farms and Rural Areas
• Previous Roles: Head of Analytical Department (Ukrainian Agribusiness Club), World Bank Analyst

His research focuses on structural change in agriculture, agroholdings, and strategic management, with regional expertise in Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan. Recent work examines digital transformation, sustainability reporting, and post-war agricultural resilience.

Key publication trends reveal his engagement with agri-food supply chains, corporate social responsibility, and land reform in transition economies. He has contributed to 15 recent articles analyzing ESG disclosure, green finance, and technological adaptation in Ukrainian agribusiness.

Research Projects include AgriWork_UA, DigiAgrar_UA, EUkrBenefits, and GUCE-SAFE. He actively participates in international conferences and policy dialogues, addressing agricultural integration into the EU and labor market sustainability in Ukraine.