We are proud to share that Dr Angela Sessitsch, Head of the Center for Health & Bioresources at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Project Coordinator of MICROBIOMES4SOY, has been honoured as one of the Top 3 “Austrians of the Year” in the research category at the prestigious Austria 25 Awards.
This award, presented by the daily newspaper Die Presse, recognises her outstanding contributions to microbiome research and its impact on sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture. Dr Sessitsch’s pioneering work demonstrates how microbially supported solutions—from seed treatment and crop protection to improved nutrient cycles—strengthen yield security, soil health, and resource efficiency in agriculture.
The press release highlights her leadership in MICROBIOMES4SOY, as a project which explores innovative pathways for sustainable soya bean production, focusing on seed quality, soil health, and nutrient cycles across the food chain.
This achievement underscores the global relevance of microbiome-based solutions and the vital role of MICROBIOMES4SOY in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture.
Read more in the press release (available in German): AIT-Forscherin Angela Sessitsch unter den Top 3 bei den Austria 25 Awards.
