David Abigaba

David Abigaba is a PhD researcher at the University of Kassel, working within the Department of Agroecosystem Analysis and Modelling. Additionally. He is affiliated with the Adaptation in Agricultural Systems group at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). David´s research focuses on developing strategies for building climate-resilient agricultural systems, with a particular emphasis on tropical regions. I primarily utilize machine learning techniques and process-based models to simulate agricultural production under various environmental conditions. This allows him to assess and recommend optimal adaptation strategies for different contexts. His research is centered on key food crops such as maize, sorghum, and beans, as well as cash crops like coffee. As part of climate adaptation, he´s particularly interested in exploring the potential and functionality of agroforestry systems and their role in enhancing agricultural resilience.