Farahnaz Rostami | Agricultural Extension and Education | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farahnaz Rostami | Agricultural Extension and Education | Women Researcher Award

 Razi University | Iran   

Dr. Farahnaz Rostami is a distinguished researcher and academic whose work centers on sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental governance. Her research interests span agroecology, organic agriculture, GM crops, land and food policies, agrarian change, sustainable livelihoods, and the vulnerability of farmers. She is deeply engaged in advancing decision support systems and fuzzy modeling approaches, integrating both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address complex agricultural and environmental challenges. Dr. Rostami has taught a diverse range of courses, including food policy, principles of organic farming, agrarian change, sustainable rangeland management, and the application of GM crops in developing countries. Her teaching reflects a holistic approach that bridges science, policy, and practice. Recognized for her academic excellence, she has received multiple honors as the best graduate at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as the Best Researcher Award at Razi University. Fluent in English, Kurdish, and Persian, Dr. Rostami is proficient in professional software such as SPSS, MATLAB, Statistica, NVivo, and Smart PLS. She has conducted numerous international workshops on land governance, environmental management, and fuzzy logic applications in agriculture. As a reviewer for prestigious journals like Biotechnology Advances and Land Use Policy, Dr. Rostami continues to contribute significantly to the fields of agricultural development, sustainability, and environmental decision-making.

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Featured  Publications 

Sadati, S. A., Ghobadi, F. R., Sadati, S. A., Mohamadi, Y., Sharifi, O., & Asakereh, A. (2010). Survey of effective factors on adoption of crop insurance among farmers: A case study of Behbahan County. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 5(16), 2237–2242.

Asadi, A., Akbari, M., Fami, H. S., Iravani, H., Rostami, F., & Sadati, A. (2008). Poverty alleviation and sustainable development: The role of social capital. Journal of Social Sciences, 4(3), 202–215.

Attarod, P., Rostami, F., Dolatshahi, A., Sadeghi, S. M. M., & Amiri, G. Z. (2016). Do changes in meteorological parameters and evapotranspiration affect declining oak forests of Iran? Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 188(10), 44.*

Rostami, F., Osquee, H. O., Mahdavi, F., & Dousti, S. (2020). Development of a new psychometric assessment tool for predicting hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women. International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Sciences, 8(3), 297–302.

Amiri, A., Geravandi, S., & Rostami, F. (2021). Potential effects of school garden on students' knowledge, attitude and experience: A pilot project on sixth grade students in Iran. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 62, 127174.

Dr. Fatima Lambarraa-Lehnhardt – agricultural economy – Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Fatima Lambarraa-Lehnhardt - agricultural economy - Women Researcher Award

Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung -Germany

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🎓 Early academic pursuits

Dr. Fatima Lehnhardt began her academic journey in agricultural economics at the national school of agriculture in morocco, earning her diplôme d'ingénieur d'état in 2000. she then pursued advanced studies in spain, obtaining a master’s degree in agro-food marketing and a d.e.a/master of advanced studies in applied economics from the university of barcelona. her academic foundation was further solidified by her phd in applied and agricultural economics at the polytechnic university of catalonia (upc), where her dissertation on spanish agriculture reforms was awarded summa cum laude. in 2016, she attained her habilitation degree in economic sciences and management from usmba, morocco, cementing her status as a leading scholar. her early research approach, often intersecting themes of efficiency, investment behavior, and public policy, was rooted in quantitative modeling and systems-based analysis — drawing occasional inspiration from structured systems approaches used in power electronics frameworks.

💼 Professional endeavors

Dr. Lehnhardt's professional trajectory spans over two decades, encompassing roles in morocco, spain, germany, and the usa. she has held academic and research positions such as lecturer at the polytechnic university of catalonia, postdoctoral researcher at creda-upc-irta and university of göttingen, and professor of agricultural economics at the national school of agriculture in morocco. since 2020, she has served as a postdoctoral researcher at zalf within the “agricultural landscape systems” division and currently collaborates as a guest researcher at the university of göttingen. she has also agricultural economy engaged in consultancy and expert evaluation with the european commission, showcasing her expertise in agricultural sustainability, development policy, and behavioral economics.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

Dr. Lehnhardt’s scholarly contributions lie at the intersection of agricultural economics, resilience assessment, sustainability, and behavioral science. her work emphasizes participatory approaches to evaluating the resilience of farming systems, adoption of digital tools in african agriculture, and the transformation of agroecosystems under climate stress. her interdisciplinary lens integrates tools reminiscent of power electronics system optimization — employing dynamic modeling to study farmers’ responses, sustainability metrics, and productivity enhancement. notable projects include agricultural economy organizing sessions on sustainable crop protection, leading symposiums on food security in africa, and pioneering gender inclusion initiatives in agricultural research.

🌍 Impact and influence

Dr. Lehnhardt has made a significant mark on the international agricultural economics landscape. she is an associate editor of the agroforestry systems journal, a mentor in international mentoring programs for women in agricultural research, and a member of multiple professional bodies, including the international association of agricultural economists (iaae) and the european business @ biodiversity platform. she chaired high-level academic sessions and agricultural economy served on numerous organizing and scientific committees, including landscape2024, one of the leading conferences on agroecosystems. her multidisciplinary approach has been described as systems-driven, informed by frameworks akin to power electronics circuit analysis—highlighting her capacity to bridge agricultural and systems engineering thinking.

📚 Academic cites and editorial roles

Beyond her publications and conference contributions, dr. lehnhardt holds editorial responsibility as an associate editor and peer reviewer for leading journals. she is highly cited in research concerning technical efficiency, agricultural policy reform, and digital transformation in farming, particularly in african and mediterranean regions. her collaborations with global experts, including professors from the agricultural economy university of illinois and university of florida, have enriched her scholarly standing and visibility within applied economics. her editorial oversight and methodological rigor have reinforced scientific standards in agro-food systems modeling and analysis.

🌱 Legacy and future contributions

Dr. Lehnhardt’s legacy is defined by her commitment to sustainable transformation in agriculture, mentorship of early-career researchers, and promotion of inclusive research practices. through her work at zalf and international collaborations, she continues to drive research that not only informs policy but also empowers local farming communities. her future vision focuses on leading interdisciplinary working groups for participatory resilience assessments and advancing the integration of digital innovations into smallholder systems. with her strategic leadership, she aims to nurture global networks that merge economic theory with grassroots action—laying the foundation for a resilient, tech-enabled agricultural future.

Notable Publications

  • Title: Resilience and technical efficiency trade-offs: implications to the sustainability of farming systems in Algeria and Spain
    Author(s): Fatima Lambarraa-Lehnhardt, Martijn Walls, Mourad Latati, Amina Raggas, Rico Ihle
    Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research

  • Title: Farmers’ Perceptions of the Efficacy of Current Climate Risk Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies on Agriculture in The Gambia
    Author(s): Sheriff Ceesay, Fatima Lambarraa-Lehnhardt, Mohamed Ben Omar Ndiaye, Diatou Thiaw, Mamma Sawaneh, Johannes Schuler
    Journal: Land

  • Title: Climate risk perception and adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers in The Gambia
    Author(s): Fatima Lambarraa-Lehnhardt, Sheriff Ceesay, Mohamed Ben Omar Ndiaye, Diatou Thiaw, Mamma Sawaneh
    Journal: Discover Sustainability