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Dr. Susanne Hofmann-Souki
In May 2020 I have joined ZTG as a researcher in the project "Intelligent Micrologistics". The project aims to support actors in rural areas in developing innovative solutions for the regional transport of goods in small quantities.
In my doctoral thesis at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin I already dealt with the challenges of small-scale local value chains in the organic sector. The starting point was the question of the interactions between the export-oriented value chains, which are often dominant in southern countries, and the evolving local systems.
After a short intermezzo at the European Commission I coordinated several international collaboration projects on value chains and rural development at HU Berlin. They have resulted in competence-oriented degree programmes and science-practice networks in Asia and Latin America. They help integrating current social challenges of rural areas into university teaching and research. The methodological basis is the establishment of transdisciplinary learning processes.
On a freelance basis I support actors in science and practice in the development and acquisition of participatory projects and in the reflection of innovations. In addition, I design interactive workshops and training courses on teamwork techniques, transdisciplinary methods, and mixed cultivation.
Main research areas and interests:
- Impact pathways and leverage points for profound changes towards sustainability, e.g. in regional supply networks
- didactics of experiential learning, and
- the design of experimental spaces in change processes, e.g. in transdisciplinary projects
| Duration. | Activity |
|---|---|
| Since 2013 | Freelance consultant, moderator and lecturer, e.g. for:
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| 2013 - 2014 | In-service training in systemic change management |
| 2007 - 2018 | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Chair of Horticultural Economics: researcher - project acquisition and coordination, research, teaching |
| 2006-2007 | European Commission, DG Agriculture and Rural Development,Organic Farming Unit: Stagiaire |
| 1999-2006 | Studies in agricultural sciences with an international focus, final degree Dr. rer. agr. (topic: value chains and market for organic products) |
| 1996 – 1999 | Agricultural work on farms in Asia and Europe |
| Duration | Topic |
|---|---|
| 2020-2023 | Smart micro logistics - contribution of digitalisation to efficient logistics services in rural areas (BMEL) |
| 2014 - 2016 | Sustainable Rubber Cultivation in the Mekong Region: Development of an integrative land-use concept in Yunnan Province, China (BMBF) – Study on rubber value chains |
| 2015-2016 | Public participation in water management in refugee hosting communities in Jordan (GIZ/EU) |
| 2011-2014 | Rural Society, Economy and Natural Resources - Integrating Competence in Rural Development / Sociedad Rural, Economía y Recursos Naturales – Integrando Competencias en el Desarrollo Rural (EU) |
| 2010-2014 | Supporting Higher Education for Rural Development In Vietnam (DAAD) |
| 2008-2009 | Value Chains for Poverty Reduction in the Agri-Food Sector - Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education (EU-ACP) |
| 2007-2010 | Development of a Curriculum - Supply Chain Management and Postharvest Technology for Vegetables and Fruit (EU) |
| Year | Publication |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Acevedo Osorio, A.; Hofmann-Souki, S.; Cruz Morales, J. (2020): Holistic competence-orientation in sustainability-related study programmes: Transdisciplinary Student Team Research in Colombia, China, Mexico and Nicaragua. Sustainability Science. doi.org/10.1007/s11625-019-00687-8 |
| 2018 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Wang, J. (2018): Making sense of flexibility within value chains – Evidence from the rubber sector in Southern China. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Farming Systems Association, 1-5 July 2018, Chania, Greece. |
| 2018 | Wang, J.; Aenis, T.; Hofmann-Souki, S. (2018): Triangulation in participation: Approaches for science-practice interaction in land-use decision making in rural China. Land Use Policy 72, 364–371. |
| 2017 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Stupak, N.; Busche, D.; Bock, F.; Turjman, J. (eds, 2017): Social Aspects of Water Management in Jordan - Potential for Participation of Rural Communities and Implications for Process Design. Entwicklungspolitische Themenreihe, Bd. 5, Seminar für Ländliche Entwicklung, Berlin. |
| 2016 | Kühn, A.; Currle, J.; Hofmann-Souki, S. (2016): Portfolio-Review zur Evaluierung der Förderung landwirtschaftlicher Wertschöpfungsketten. FAKT, Stuttgart. |
| 2016 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Molina, N.; Carcamo, R.; Bokelmann, W. (2016): Participatory assessment of value chains for diversifying small-scale farms – developing a tool for practitioner-led analysis and innovation. Paper presented at the 12th European IFSA Symposium, July 2016, at Harper Adams University, Newport, UK. |
| 2014 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Bokelmann, W.; Camacho Bernal, T.; Cruz Morales, J.; Lopez, M.; Yumbla, M.R. (2014): Establishing transdisciplinary research and learning environments for rural development – a network and process model. Paper presented at the 11th European IFSA Symposium, 1-4 April 2014 in Berlin, Germany, International Farming Systems Association. |
| 2014 | Hofmann-Souki, S. ; Cruz Morales, J. ; Herrera, R. ; Jarquín, J. ; Paredes Cauca, M. ; Yumbla, M.R. (2014): Experiential Learning in a Transdisciplinary Setting – Learning from Experiences in Rural Development Studies. Paper presented at the 11th European IFSA Symposium, 1-4 April 2014 in Berlin, Germany, International Farming Systems Association. |
| 2013 | Aenis, Thomas; Hofmann-Souki, S.; Nagel, U.-J.; Tang, L.; Wang, J. (Eds.) with contributions by Cruz Moreno, S.I.; Cutler, J.; Larson, M.; Liebig, G.; Longanecker, J.; Kinkel, C.; Kübke, L.; Martin, F.; Ohlendorf, K.; Ridder, R.; Rodriguez Jardines, K.; and Sim, L.M.(2013): Rubber cultivation and livelihood - a stakeholder analysis in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. |
| 2012 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Aenis, T.; Riecher, M.-C.; Emmerling, J.; Kropina, A.; Zetek, U.; Kölling, K.; Le, P.N. (2012): Impact-Oriented Evaluation for Improvement of Extension Services in Vietnam. Paper presented at Tropentag 2012 “Resilience of Agricultural Systems against Crises”, September 19 - 21, 2012, Göttingen - Kassel/Witzenhausen |
| 2011 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Wenz, K., Bokelmann, W. (2011): Incorporating value chain approaches into horticultural study programmes in developing countries. Acta horticulturae 921:119-130 |
| 2011 | Hofmann-Souki, S.; Pham, V.H.; Tran, T.L.H.; Ashabul, A. (2011): Learning to teach learning – Towards a concept for the training of lecturers in conducting Problem-Based Learning study projects in Asia, Acta Horticulturae 920:45-53 |
| 2011 | Li, B.; Li, X.X.; Hofmann-Souki, S.; Ashabul, A.; Nguyen, T.M.H.; Gebhardt, B. (2011): Beyond lectures and exercises – establishing mentorship to complement professional development of students in Asian horticultural and agricultural study programmes. Acta Horticulturae 920:55-62 |
| 2009 | Hofmann, S., Mei, P., Nguyen Thi, M.H., Zakaria, S. and Larsson,J. (2009): Implementing multiple cooperation with the horticultural sector to increase relevance of higher education: An integrated concept. Acta Horticulturae 832:95-106 |
| 2006 | Hofmann, S. (2006): The market for organic food from the perspective of suppliers and consumers - analysis of supply chain and demand. PhD thesis, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture. |
| Duration | Activity |
|---|---|
| Since 2010 | Agrecol e.V.-Verein zur Förderung der standortgerechten Landnutzung. Co-director since 2015 |
| 2016 - 2017 | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – Member of the Reform Commission for Faculty Reform |
| 2011-2012 | International Society of Horticultural Sciences – Member of the Scientific Committee on Horticultural Research Training and Extension |
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