Research Groups

The research is focused on various aspects of food security in developing countries. The most important part of the research is oriented on food processing technology and its applicability in developing countries in order to ensure sufficient production of good quality and healthy foods. The priority of our research is the preservation of food using economically viable techniques based on renewable energy sources (e.g .solar drying, solar cooking) as well as the use of natural compounds as food preservants. Other part of the research is dedicated to the monitoring of different socio-economic aspects influencing food security (e.g. agriculture practices, land tenure systems, agriculture policy), including the evaluation of the quality of food produced in developing countries. 

The main objective of the solved research at the Bioresources & Technology division is to determine the real impact of small biogas plants (both in developing and developed countries) on the environment, climate change and society and to contribute crucially to the current global debate on small biogas technology. The main long-term research interest of the Biogas Research Team is to reveal the current state, bottlenecks and perspectives of biogas plants in both developing and developed countries.

Our team is covering what we call the whole research life cycle – which, from our point of view, means that we do everything from feasibility studies, system studies, technology development, laboratory scale research, towards implementation. Furthermore, we continue with socio-economic studies and implications, gender studies as well as various environmental studies.

Welcome to the research group dedicated to the advancement of sustainable technologies for coffee postharvest processes with a special emphasis on the welfare of smallholder farmers and environmental preservation. At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to designing, constructing, and evaluating innovative solutions that address the environmental challenges posed by conventional practices in the coffee industry. Our group recognizes the pivotal role of smallholders in the global coffee sector and seeks to empower them with ecologically responsible technologies that not only enhance their livelihoods but also safeguard the delicate ecosystems upon which coffee cultivation relies. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven analyses, we aspire to shape a more inclusive and environmentally conscious future for the coffee industry, nurturing both the well-being of farmers and the planet we all call home.