Completed and on-going studies

We supervise master thesis and provide financial support for young scientists undertaking research or dissemination activities within the SysCom Project context. Connect with the country leader of interest to learn more about the application process. Contact here

To be granted PhD

• Bautze, D. Thesis topic: Dynamics of xenobiotics in organic and conventional farming systems and their impact on soil health in the tropics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Matheri, F., Thesis topic: Effect of varying physical-chemical properties on diversity and abundance of microbes and nematodes in composts, Kenyatta University, Kenya
• Muriuki, S., Thesis topic: Impact of organic and conventional farming management practices on microbial diversity dynamics during maize and potato cropping seasons: A case study in Tharaka Nithi and Murang’a counties (Kenya), University of Embu, Kenya
• Nderitu, E., Thesis topic: Influence of combined feedstocks on compost quality, greenhouse gasses, and yield scale emissions

To be granted M.Sc.

• Chipana, A.D., Sistemas agroforestales en cacao, evaluación económia y oportunidad de desarolle en la region de Alto Beni (Bolivia), University of Hohenheim, Germany 
• Kanza, P., Effect of pH buffers, compost and manure application on phosphorus sorption capacity in acidic soils (Kenya), University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Murage, P., The impact of organic and conventional farming systems on soil productivity (Kenya), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
• Muriuki, M., Effect of farming systems management on the fall army worm pest (Kenya), Taita Taveta University, Kenya
• Mwende, E., Impact of farming systems on crop water use efficiency and root zone water balance (Kenya), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
• Shende, S., Effect of long term organic management on carbon pools and yield of Cotton (India), Dr. PDKV Akola University, India

To be granted B.Sc.

• Velásquez Calvo, A.N.J., Influencia de la poda de árboles de altura en sistemas agroforestales de cacao sobre la disponibilidad de luz en Sara Ana (Bolivia), Universidad catolica Boliviana unidad académia regional Chochabamba, Bolivia
• Wallner, S., Interactions entre pratiques culurales affectant le sol et les états végétatifs et reproductifs de cocaoyers (Bolivia), La Haute école du paysage, d’ingénierie et d’architecture, Geneva, Switzerland

2023

• Lory, S., MSc, Density fractioning of soil organic carbon (Bolivia), University of Hohenheim, Germany
• Mangara, S., MSc, Modeling incidence of maize pest and natural enemies (Kenya), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
• Mwende, N., MSc, Phytochemical characterization and biopesticidal activity of plants extracts against French bean thrips and aphids (Kenya), University of Nairobi, Kenya

2022

• Schneidewind, U., PhD, Above- and belowground biomass and nutrient stocks in monoculture and agroforestry cacao production systems (Bolivia), University Göttingen, Germany
• Ledroit, C., PhD, Ecological implications and sustainability of different cotton farming systems (India), Conventry University, France
• Milz, J., MSc, Aboveground carbon stocks in different agroforestry systems (Bolivia), Wageningen University, Netherlands
• Duddumpudi, A., MSc, Assessment of weed dynamics under organically grown cropping systems (India), Dr. PDKV Akola University, India
• Mankar, E., Msc, Appraisal of carbon dynamics under organically grown cropping systems in semi arid agro ecosystems (India), Dr. PDKV Akola University, India
• Patel, S., MSc, Effect of long term organic management on carbon pools and yield of Cotton in Vertisols (India), Dr. PDKV Akola University, India

2021

• Anyango, J. J., PhD, Termite abundance, dynamics and damage (Kenya), JKUAT, Kenya
• Mwangi, E., MSc, Soil phoshorous fluxes (Kenya), JKUAT, Kenya

2020

• Karanja, E., PhD, Microbial diversity (Kenya), University of Embu, Kenya
• Milz, J., BSc, Shade tree pruning and cocoa yields (Bolivia), University of Kassel, Germany
• Picucci, M., MSc, Cacao cultivars (Bolivia), University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Roth, A., MSc, Overageing of Cocoa Farming Households (Bolivia), ZHAW Wädenswil, Switzerland.

2019

• Camiño, E., BSc, Productivity of cultivars (Bolivia), Universidad Publica de El Alto, Bolivia
• Hafen. C., Cocoa post-harvest process (Bolivia), ZHAW Wädenswil, Switzerland
• Musyoka, M., PhD, Soil nitrogen dynamics (Kenya), University of Hohenheim, Germany
• Schmutz, D., BSc, Cadmium uptake (Bolivia), ZHAW, Switzerland
• Reding, B., BSc, Cocoa pruning (Bolivia), HAFL, Switzerland
• Stoffel, S., MSc, Impact of training (Kenya), University of Giessen, Germany
• Vuggumudi, H. V., MSc, Comparison of weed diversity in wheat (India), University Hohenheim, Germany
• Aduviri Castillo, A., BSc, Staphylinidae und Formicidae, Universidad Major de San Andrés, Bolivia

2018

• Levy, C., MSc, Cocoa bean fermentation (Bolivia), ZHAW, Switzerland
• Loshe, E., BSc, Productivity of cocoa cultivars (Bolivia), University of San Andres, Bolivia
• Niether, W., PhD, Water balance(Bolivia), University of Goettingen, Germany

2017

• Bhat, N.A., PhD, Ecological implications and sustainability (India), Devi Ahilya Undiversity, India
• Atandi, J. G., MSc, Soil-borne nematodes (Kenya), Kenyatta University, Kenya
• Brönimann, L., BSc, Economic value of timber trees in agroforestry systems (Bolivia), HAFL Bern, Switzerland
• Mader, L., MSc, Cherrelle wilt and foliage density (Boliva), University of Hohenheim, Germany
• von Arb, C., MSc, Soil Quality (Kenya), ETH Zürich, Switzerland

2016

• Flores, J., BSc, Productivity of cocoa varieties (Bolivia), Universidad Major de San Andrés, Bolivia
• Fernández Jauregui, L., Internship, Absorbent roots in cocoa (Bolivia), Earth University, Bolivia
• Fuchs, M., Internship, Fine root distribution of cocoa (Bolivia), University of Kassel, Germany

2015

• Herren, P., Internship, Pollination-ratio of cacao flowers (Bolivia), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Bolt, M., BSc, Cocoa bug (Monalonion dissimulatum Dist) (Bolivia), HAFL Bern, Switzerland
• Kettela, V., Internship, Pruning effect (Bolivia), SupAgro Montpellier, France
• Vaccaro, C., MSc, Cherelle wilt (Bolivia), University of Hohenheim, Germany
• Helfenstein, J., MSc, Soil and wheat zinc concentrations (India), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Mueller, I., MSc, Wheat production (India), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Schweizer, S. A., MSc, Soil physical properties (India), University of Hohenheim, Germany

2014

• Wurtz, M., MSc, Performance of cocoa varieties (Bolivia), ISTOM, France
• Zweifel, J., BSc, Options and tools for pest monitoring (India), ZHAW, Switzerland
• Yaffer, D. Primary production (Bolivia), Universidad Major de San Andrés, Bolivia
• Macroni, L., BSc, Accompanying herbaceous vegetation (Bolivia), University of San Andres, Bolivia
• Quispe, H., BSc, Cocoa bug (Monalonion dissimulatum Dist) (Bolivia)

2013

• Zahumensky, Y., MSc, Evaluation of Participatory Tools (India), Univerisity of Tuebingen, Germany
• Jacobi, J., PhD, Social-ecological resilience of production systems (Bolivia), University of Bern, Germany
• Heuschkel, Z., MSc, Cacao farmers' disease knowledge (Bolivia), University of Bonn, Germany
• Schmalz, H., MSc, Soil quality indicatiors (Kenya), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
• Utz, C., BSc, Self-made pest control products for organic cotton (India), HAFL Bern, Switzerland
• Ferrari, L., BSc, Cocoa bug (Monalonion dissimulatum Dist) (Bolivia), HAFL Bern, Switzerland
• Silva, E., BSc, Biomass of cocoa (Bolivia), Universidad Major de San Andrés, Bolivia

2012

• Dietzel, N., Internship, Local knowledge of pest management (India), ASA program, Germany
• Kahle, J., Internship, Local knowledge of pest management (India), ASA program, Germany
• Flores, A., BSc, Microbial biomass and soil enzymatic activity (Bolivia), University of San Andres, Bolivia
• Gomez, S., BSc, Improved manure management options (India), HAFL Bern, Switzerland
• Jacobi, H., BSc, Above-ground biomass and carbon (Bolivia), Kassel University, Germany
• Nyffenegger, M., BSc, P availability from rock phosphate (India), HAFL Bern, Switzerland

2011

• Locher, M., BSc, Rock phosphate solubilization (Kenya), HAFL Bern, Switzerland
• Niether, W., MSc, Water use characteristics of cocoa (Bolivia), University of Goettingen, Germany
• Schneidewind, U., Diploma, Soil nutrients in cacao (Bolivia), University of Goettingen, Germany
• Schöning, R., MSc, Carbon and nutrient stock in soil and substrate (Bolivia), University of Goettingen, Germany
• Schonter, C., Internship, Gender aspects in cotton-based farming systems (India), Humbolt University Berlin, Germany

2010

• Rovina, C., BSc, Situation der Kleinbauern und biologisch produzierter Kakao, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Switzerland