Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGDDr. Bastian Kubsch
Team Leader Livestock, Fraunhofer IGD-R
Since 2023, Dr. Bastian Kubsch has been leading the Livestock Team in the Bioeconomy Department at Fraunhofer IGD-R. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic and operational management of research and development projects in the field of livestock monitoring using computer vision, as well as the transfer of these technologies into industrial applications. He is also actively involved in shaping the development of the young department and driving the acquisition of industrial partners. His many years of experience in the development of data-driven solutions and his interdisciplinary expertise enable him to transfer innovative technologies to new application fields.
Before joining Fraunhofer IGD-R, Dr. Kubsch worked as a data product manager and key account manager at a leading provider of data-based solutions. There, he specialized in the development and marketing of innovative data products and worked closely with major clients to develop customized solutions.
He gained entrepreneurial experience as the founder and technical developer of a smart farming startup, which developed a remote sensing platform for field analysis. In this role, he drove technological innovations to make agricultural production more efficient and sustainable.
Dr. Kubsch earned his PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Colloid and Interface Research in the field of Life Sciences. His research at the interface of biology and physics laid the foundation for his current work with data-driven analysis systems. His interdisciplinary approach and passion for digital technologies shape his contribution to the advancement of smart farming research at Fraunhofer IGD-R.