Master's theses at the Thünen Institute of Agricultural Technology

Students always have the opportunity to approach the staff at the Thünen Institute of Agricultural Engineering with their own topic suggestions.

As of November 2025

Validation and uncertainty analysis of a hydrostatic soil settlement measurement system

Suitable for: Electrical engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental measurement technology, mechanical engineering

The Thünen Institute is developing a hydrostatic sensor system for in-situ measurement of soil settlement. The master's thesis includes laboratory tests and measurements on the test track as well as evaluation of the resulting measurement behavior. The results should precisely describe the technical characteristics, application limits, and further development potential of the system.

Contact person: Dr. Michael Kazda

Comparison of modern NH₃ sensor technologies under dynamic laboratory conditions

Suitable for: Electrical engineering, environmental measurement technology, physics, data science

The dynamic behavior of various NH₃ sensor principles is investigated using defined measurement protocols (ramps, steps). The work combines experimental measurements with a structured evaluation of t₅₀ times, drift, and cross-sensitivities. The aim is to classify the sensors under reproducible conditions.

Contact person: Dr. Michael Kazda

Development of a real-time filter to improve the delay behavior of electrochemical sensors

Suitable for: Electrical engineering, computer science, data science, measurement technology

The goal is to develop an algorithmic approach for correcting the sluggish response behavior of electrochemical sensors. Based on existing laboratory and field data, a real-time filter (e.g., Kalman or Savitzky–Golay) will be modeled, implemented, and validated. The work addresses signal processing aspects of modern measurement chains.

Contact person: Dr. Michael Kazda

Analysis of the energy requirements of mixed agricultural holdings as a basis for energy-related operating concepts

Suitable for: Agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, sustainability

This study examines typical energy profiles of mixed livestock and crop farms. Based on existing data or defined surveys, consumption patterns are evaluated and relevant influencing factors are identified. The results are used to systematically describe the energy conditions in agricultural production systems.

Contact person: Dr. Jonas Böhm