PD Dr. Bettina Faehnrich
Crop Scientist, EU project manager and work package leader
Consulting for Naturland (Assoziation for Organic Agriculture), Hohenkammer, Germany
Lecturer and scientific staff member, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Institute of Agronomy, Vienna, Austria (BOKU)
„The congress merges various aspects of soil sciences and applied practice. Particularly, agriculture and crop production work in tight relation with the soil, relying on healthy soil and creating healthy soil – if managed correctly! Finding interdisciplinary approaches, including soil sciences, climatic aspects, social responsibilities and economic needs of farmers will be the valuable goal of this congress!“
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Assoc. prof. Dr. Jaroslava Sobocká
Head of the Department of Pedology and Pedogeography, National Agricultural and Food Centre – Soil Science and Conservation Research Institute, Bratislava, Slovakia,
President of the Slovak Soil Science Society
Member of the EU Mission Board
„The topic of the conference is interesting in relation to my profession, and co-operate with European countries as pedology is becoming increasingly important.“
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Prof. Dr. Bořivoj Šarapatka
Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Vice-President of the European Society for Soil Conservation
President of the Czech Society of Soil Science
„The theme of the Soil Re-Union conference is interesting because it connects experts in solving current topics related not only to the soil environment, but also to other problems related to, for example, biodiversity loss and climate change. The thematic areas go beyond soil science itself and, within the framework of discussions, they can therefore more comprehensively address problems that are the content of both national and international documents and seek solutions for the optimal use of soil resources“.
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Dr hab. Jerzy Jonczak
Head of the Department of Soil Science, Institute of Agriculture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Poland
„In my scientific work, cooperation with other people and institutions is very important to me, as most of my research is interdisciplinary. Therefore, attending the congress in Serbia is an excellent opportunity to establish new connections and strengthen existing ones. These connections could lead to future collaborative research projects and grant applications. Additionally, it is an opportunity to present one’s achievements in an international forum and to discover new trends in the field of soil science“.
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Prof. Dr. Ivan I. Vasenev
Professor at the Ecology Department, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Russian Federation
Head of the Laboratory of Agroecological Monitoring, Ecosystem Modeling and Prediction (LAMP)
„The congress enables exchange of knowledge on the dynamics and ecology of forest soils, ecological and agroecological functions of anthropogenically altered soils, and their societal role. It facilitates discussion on large-scale and regional assessment of land quality, decision support systems for improving land use efficiency, and advances in soil succession concepts, ecosystem services, and climate-smart land use planning“.
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Dr. Andrés Rodríguez Seijo
Postdoctoral Researcher, Universidade de Vigo, Spain
Project Coordinator of the InBestSoil European Research Project
Work Package Leader in the BIOservicES Project
„The Soil Re-Union conference will be a great opportunity to contact with soil and environmental science researchers from Serbia“.
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Prof. Ivica Kisić, Ph.D.
Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Member of the CASEE Committee (2024–2028)
Member of the Croatian-Chinese OBOR Laboratory for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
„The Congress will provide a holistic approach to the problem of soil, where 95% of food is currently produced. Self-sufficiency in food production is something that has been increasingly discussed in the last few years. Personally, I believe that the place and role of those of us who produce food is marginalized and that our work is not appreciated and fairly valued. On the other hand, agriculture is also one of the largest polluters of the environment, but with a scientific approach, we can mitigate the impact of agriculture on the environment. Also, the role of soil in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is invaluable. I expect more or less answers to these questions at this conference“.
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Dr. Gevorg Tepanosyan
Head of Environmental Geochemistry Department, Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
„Participation in the congress is an excellent opportunity to showcase the progress made in the Republic of Armenia regarding national-scale soil surveys. It allows for the presentation of key findings on the factors influencing soil chemical composition and the distribution patterns of chemical elements across the country. Moreover, the congress serves as a vital platform for professional networking, enabling participants to establish new partnerships and explore collaborative opportunities. Active involvement can also pave the way for joint applications to international projects, Horizon Europe and other international funding programs. Engaging in this event is not only beneficial for knowledge exchange but is also essential for fostering international cooperation and advancing scientific research in Armenia“.