Dr. Sabine De Castelberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sabine de Castelberg is an interim program director for the MSc in Sustainable Development at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), specializing in sustainable agricultural practices and value chains in coffee production. Her research focuses on the social and economic dimensions of agricultural systems, particularly regarding family farmers' livelihoods and how they are influenced by global market dynamics and sustainability practices. She has contributed significantly to peer-reviewed publications, including articles in 'World Development Perspectives' and comprehensive reports on stakeholder analysis and value chains in Colombia's coffee sector. Sabine has been involved in various research projects, including a participatory action research initiative aimed at enhancing coffee-cherry value chains to benefit smallholder farmers. Her academic work also addresses sustainability challenges faced by farming communities and the potential for developing resilience in agricultural systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.