Defence of the PhD Thesis of Marta Alos Orti Urban ecology: novel ecosystems, novel challenges for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Biology will take place in the Estonian University of Life Sciences, room D239, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 5, Tartu on August 29, 2022, at 11:15.

Supervisor: Professor Lauri Laanisto.

Opponent: Dr. Chiara Cortinovis (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).

Pre-Opponent: Dr. Aveliina Helm, Chair of Botany, University of Tartu, Estonia.

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.

 

Defence of the PhD Thesis of Kätlin Pitman Biosensor array for BOD measurements in different types of wastewater for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Sciences will take place in the Estonian University of Life Sciences, room B136, Kreutzwaldi 56/1, Tartu, on 29th August, 2022, at 12:00.

Supervisors: Researcher Merlin Raud, PhD, Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences; Assoc Prof Jaak Nerut, PhD, Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu; Prof Timo Kikas, PhD, Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences.

Opponent: Assoc Prof, senior researcher, Kristīna Kokina, Dr.sc.ing., Faculty of Civil Engineering, Riga Technical University.

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.

 

Defence of the PhD Thesis of Grete Tõnisalu Small mammals and the lesser spotted eagle in ecotones: a case study on predator-preyhabitat relationships in agricultural landscape for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Biology will take place in the Estonian University of Life Sciences, room D239, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 5, Tartu on September 5, 2022, at 11:15.

Supervisor: Dr. Ülo Väli.

Opponent: Prof. Toni Laaksonen (University of Turku).

Pre-opponent: Prof. Jaanus Remm, University of Tartu, Estonia

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.

 

Defence of the PhD Thesis of Francesca Carnovale Welfare of livestock sheep transport in hot and cold climates for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science will take place in the BigBlueButton web room at 10:00, October 3, 2022.

Supervisors: Prof. David Arney, Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences; Senior lecturer Andres Aland, Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences; Prof. Fabio Napolitano, School of Agricultural, Forest, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Basilicata, Italy.

Opponent: Professor Cathy Dwyer, Animal Welfare Team, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department, Scotland's Rural College, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.

 

Defence of the PhD Thesis of Kai-Yun Li Unmanned aircraft systems and image analysis in yield estimation and agricultural management for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Protection will take place in the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 5, Tartu on October 5, 2022, at 12:15.

Supervisors: Prof. Kalev Sepp and Dr. Ants Vain, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia; Prof. Niall Burnside, School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom.

Opponent: Associate Prof. Dr. Hui-Ping Tsai, Dept. Civil Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan.

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.

 

Defence of the PhD Thesis of Olesja Escuer Ornamental plant growth and development depending on soil conditions modified by organic additives for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture will take place in the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 5, room D-239, Tartu on October 18, 2022, at 11:15.

Supervisors: Prof. Kadri Karp, Assoc. Prof. Merrit Shanskiy.

Opponent: Adjunct Prof. Priit Tammeorg (University of Helsinki).

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.

 

Defence of the PhD Thesis of Indrek Keres Effects of cropping systems on soil fertility and winter wheat dough quality for applying for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture will take place in the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 5, Tartu on October 27, 2022, at 11:15.

Supervisors: Tiina Tosens, PhD, Associate Professor; Ülo Niinemets, PhD, Professor; Evelin Loit, PhD, Associate Professor; Estonian University of Life Sciences.

Opponent: Heinrich Grausgruber, Dr. nat. techn., Professor, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria.

This dissertation is available in the digital archive EMU DSpace.