Modelling and Optimisation of Decisions in Economics, Resources, Nature and Agriculture
About us
The Modelling and Optimization of Decision in Economics, Resources, Nature, and Agriculture research group (MODERNA) is part of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University.
The main research focus within the group is to model and optimize decisions in the broad field of agricultural and environmental economics using tailored integrated models. We collaborate with a variety of regional, national and supranational institutions and regularly engage in high-level research projects.
Research focus and projects
Developing integrated models combining biophysical and economic aspects in order to assess agricultural and environmental policies often related to the nitrogen cycle and the EU common agricultural policy.
Research focus
- Nutrient recycling & manure management
- Environmental and agricultural policy analysis
- Integrated modelling of economic and biophysical aspects
- Rural development policy evaluation & design
Research projects
- Ongoing research projects
- Past research projects
Contact and staff
Jeroen Buysse
Growing up in a family-farm environment in West-Flanders, Jeroen Buysse went on to study his bachelor and master at...
Michaël de Clercq
Michaël de Clercq is a Belgian PhD student and joined the Department of Agricultural Economics in May...
Xuehao Bi
Xuehao Bi joined the Department of Agricultural Economics as an exchange student in March 2023...
Michael Raimundi
Michael Raimondi started his PhD in January 2022. He holds a Master of Science in Biology from KU Leuven...
Clara Sciffer
Clara Sciffer joined the Department of Agricultural Economics in October 2023 for her joint PhD, involving...
Mariam Amadou Diallo
Mariam A. joined the Department of Agricultural Economics as a doctoral researcher. She is from Senegal...
Alumni
Egor Moshkin
Sergio Garmendia Lemus