Dr. Moritz von Cossel is a researcher at the Department of Renewable Resources in the Bioeconomy, focusing on advancing sustainable bioeconomy systems through innovative agricultural practices. His work emphasizes the utilization of marginal lands for climate-resilient and biodiversity-friendly industrial crops. Key projects include the MAGIC initiative (Marginal Lands for Growing Industrial Crops) and ongoing research on bio-based value chains. He has extensively published on topics like alley cropping agroforestry, perennial wild plant mixtures for biogas, and nutrient recycling in farming systems. His research integrates ecological and socio-economic perspectives to enhance agricultural resilience and sustainability. Research Areas: Bioeconomy systems, marginal land utilization, agroecology, biomass production. Projects: MAGIC (2017–2021), evaluating industrial crop potential on marginal lands. Ongoing project on climate-resilient bio-based value chains (2022–2026). His publications highlight strategies for sustainable biomass production, including studies on hemp, tansy, and miscanthus cultivation. He collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, contributing to interdisciplinary solutions for agricultural challenges.







