
Simon Swatek
Researcher
My background is in agricultural science and landscape ecology. I am interested in the ecological impact of agriculture on a landscape scale, especially how this impact has changed in recent history. With a passion for both complex natural ecosystems and productive agricultural systems, I am motivated to explore the potential of agroforestry to bridge the gap between the two. Currently, I am using decision analysis methods to understand how institutional barriers and funding options affect the performance of European agroforestry systems.
Interests
- Agroforestry
- Tree crops
- Mushroom cultivation
- Biodiversity
- Decision analysis
Education
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Researcher, since 2024
INRES - Horticultural Sciences, University of Bonn, Germany -
M.Sc. in Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology, 2021 - 2024
University of Bonn, Germany -
B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, 2018 - 2021
University of Bonn, Germany