Prof. Dr. Ranka Junge

Management role

Head, Head Centre Ecological Engineering

Position at the ZHAW

Head of Research Group Ecotechnology, Institute Natural Resource Sciences

www.zhaw.ch/iunr/oekotechnologie

Professional development teaching

CAS Süsswasserfische Europas – Ökologie & Management

Expertise and research interests

- Aquaponic (Aquaculture and Hydroponic)
- Macrophyte based wastewater treatment (constructed wetlands)
- Wastewater-fed Aquaculture
- Urban agriculture
- Zero-Emission-Buildings (ZEB)
- Languages: German, Slovenian, English, Italian, Serbo-croatian, French

Educational background

Dr. rer.nat. (limnology and environmental microbiology) (1990, University Konstanz, Germany)
Diploma (biology, plant physiology) (1979, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)

Professional milestones

since 2007 Professor ZFH, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Waedenswil
2000 – 2007 Dozent, University of Applied Sciences Waedenswil (HSW/ZFH)
1997 - 2000 Senior Scientist, University of applied sciences Waedenswil
1996 – 1999 Research Assistant, University Basel, Natur-, Landschaft-, und Umweltschutz
1993 – 1996 Postdoctoral researcher, University Basel, Zool. Institute

Membership of networks

• IEES International Ecological Engineering Society
• IWA International Water Association
• EAS European Aquaculture Society
• ISHS International Society for Horticultural Science
• COST Action CA17133, Implementing nature based solutions for creating a resourceful circular city, STSM Coordinator, Management Committee Member
• COST Action FA1305, The EU Aquaponics Hub - Realising Sustainable Integrated Fish and Vegetable Production for the EU, Management Committee Member

• LaundReCycle South Africa / Deputy project leader / 01.02.2019
• Local Water Loop / Team member / 01.08.2018
• Implementation of aquaponic technology in Kunming, China: Construction of prototype for cultivation of fish and vegetables / Project leader / 01.06.2018
• Aqu@teach: innovative educational tools to promote learning among European / Project leader / 01.10.2017
• Characterization of nitrogen dynamics in an aquaponic system / Project leader / 01.11.2016
• Implementation of aquaponic technology in Romania to benefit health and sustainable livelihood in deprived areas / Project leader / 10.04.2015
• mplementation of aquaponic technology in Romania to benefit health and sustainable livelihood in deprived areas / Project leader / 01.04.2015
• CTI Gotthard water / Team member / 01.01.2015
• AQUA-SAFE: Enhancing safety and security of Aquaponics technology for fish and vegetable cultivation / Project leader / 16.09.2013
• AQUAVET: Introducing Aquaponic in VET: Tools, Teaching Units and Teacher Training / Project leader / 01.10.2012
• Zero Emission Buildings: Integrating Sustainable Technologies and Infrastructure Systems / Project leader / 01.10.2012

Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed

• Eck, Mathilde; Sare, Abdoul; Massart, Sébastien; Schmautz, Zala; Junge, Ranka; Smits, Theo H. M.; Jijakli, M.,

  2019.

  Exploring bacterial communities in aquaponic systems.

  Water.

  11(2),

  pp. 260.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-5020

• Nicoletto, Carlo; Maucieri, Carmelo; Mathis, Alex; Schmautz, Zala; Komives, Tamas; Sambo, Paolo; Junge, Ranka,

  2018.

  Extension of aquaponic water use for NFT baby-leaf production : mizuna and rocket salad.

  Agronomy.

  8(5),

  pp. 75.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4950

• Nozzi, Valentina; Graber, Andreas; Schmautz, Zala; Mathis, Alex; Junge, Ranka,

  2018.

  Nutrient management in aquaponics : comparison of three approaches for cultivating lettuce, mint and mushroom herb.

  Agronomy.

  8(3),

  pp. 27.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4952

• Maucieri, Carmelo; Nicoletto, Carlo; Junge, Ranka; Schmautz, Zala; Sambo, Paolo; Borin, Maurizio,

  2018.

  Hydroponic systems and water management in aquaponics : a review.

  Italian Journal of Agronomy.

  13(1/1012).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-3671

• König, Bettina; Janker, Judith; Reinhardt, Tilman; Villarroel, Morris; Junge, Ranka,

  2018.

  Analysis of aquaponics as an emerging technological innovation system.

  Journal of cleaner production.

  180,

  pp. 232-243.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.037

• Nicoletto, C.; Maucieri, Carmelo; Schmautz, Zala; Borin, M.; Sambo, P.; Junge, Ranka,

  2018.

  Babyleaf NFT production and water management in aquaponic system.

  Acta horticulturae.

  ,

  pp. 159-164.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1215.30

• Schmautz, Zala; Graber, Andreas; Jaenicke, Sebastian; Goesmann, Alexander; Junge, Ranka; Smits, Theo H. M.,

  2017.

  Microbial diversity in different compartments of an aquaponics system.

  Archives of microbiology.

  199(4),

  pp. 613-620.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1593

• Koller, Christoph; Talmon-Gros, Max; Junge, Ranka; Schuetze, Thorsten,

  2017.

  Energy toolbox : framework for the development of a tool for the primary design of zero emission buildings in european and asian cities.

  Sustainability.

  9(12).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-3474

• Maucieri, Carmelo; Nicoletto, Carlo; Schmautz, Zala; Sambo, Paolo; Komives, Tamas; Borin, Maurizio; Junge, Ranka,

  2017.

  Vegetable intercropping in a small-scale aquaponic system.

  Agronomy.

  7(4),

  pp. 63.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4951

• Pietsch-Schmied, Constanze; Junge, Ranka,

  2016.

  Physiological responses of carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) to dietary exposure to zearalenone (ZEN).

  Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C : Toxicology & Pharmacology.

  188,

  pp. 52-59.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1594

• Bühler, Devi; Junge, Ranka,

  2016.

  Global trends and current status of commercial urban rooftop farming.

  Sustainability.

  8(11).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1591

• Bittsánszky, András; Uzinger, Nikolett; Gyulai, Gábor; Mathis, Alex; Junge, Ranka; Villarroel, Morris; Kotzen, Benzion; Komives, Tamas,

  2016.

  Nutrient supply of plants in aquaponic systems.

  Ecocycles.

  2(2),

  pp. 17-20.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1601

• König, Bettina; Junge, Ranka; Bittsánszky, András; Villaroel, Morris; Komives, Tamas,

  2016.

  On the sustainability of aquaponics.

  Ecocycles.

  2(1),

  pp. 26-32.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1606

• Sirakov, Ivaylo Nikolaev; Lutz, Matthias; Graber, Andreas; Mathis, Alex; Staykov, Yordan; Smits, Theo H. M.; Junge, Ranka,

  2016.

  Potential for combined biocontrol activity against fungal fish and plant pathogens by bacterial isolates from a model aquaponic system.

  Water.

  8(11).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1604

• Villarroel, Morris; Junge, Ranka; Komives, Tamas; König, Bettina; Plaza, Ignacio; Bittsánszky, András; Joly, Agnès,

  2016.

  Survey of aquaponics in europe.

  Water.

  8(10).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1603

• Goddek, Simon; Schmautz, Zala; Scott, Benjamin; Delaide, Boris; Keesman, Karel J.; Wuertz, Sven; Junge, Ranka,

  2016.

  The effect of anaerobic and aerobic fish sludge supernatant on hydroponic lettuce.

  Agronomy.

  6(2).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1598

• Schmautz, Zala; Loeu, Fionna; Liebisch, Frank; Graber, Andreas; Mathis, Alex; Griessler Bulc, Tjasa; Junge, Ranka,

  2016.

  Tomato productivity and quality in aquaponics : comparison of three hydroponic methods.

  Water.

  8(11).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1602

• Joly, Agnes; Junge, Ranka; Bardocz, Tamas,

  2015.

  Aquaponics business in Europe : some legal obstacles and solutions.

  Ecocycles.

  1(2),

  pp. 3-5.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1605

• Pietsch-Schmied, Constanze; Kersten, Susanne; Valenta, Hana; Dänicke, Sven; Schulz, Carsten; Burkhardt-Holm, Patricia; Junge, Ranka,

  2015.

  Effects of dietary exposure to zearalenone (ZEN) on carp (Cyprinus carpio L.).

  Toxins.

  7(9),

  pp. 3465-3480.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1596

• Pietsch-Schmied, Constanze; Junge, Ranka; Burkhardt-Holm, Patricia,

  2015.

  Immunomodulation by zearalenone in carp (Cyprinus carpio L.).

  BioMed research international.

  2015(420702).

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1600

• Komives, Tamas; Junge, Ranka,

  2015.

  On the aquaponic corner section of our journal : editorial.

  Ecocycles.

  1(2),

  pp. 1-2.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-3452

• Escala, Marina; Zumbühl, Thomas; Koller, Christoph; Junge, Ranka; Krebs, Rolf,

  2013.

  Hydrothermal carbonization as an energy-efficient alternative to established drying technologies for sewage sludge : a feasibility study on a laboratory scale.

  Energy & Fuels.

  27(1),

  pp. 454-460.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/ef3015266

• Escala, Marina; Graber, Andreas; Junge, Ranka; Koller, Christoph; Guiné, V.; Krebs, Rolf,

  2013.

  Hydrothermal carbonization of organic material with low dry matter content : the example of waste whey.

  Journal of residuals science & technology.

  10(4),

  pp. 179-186.

  Available from: http://www.dpi-journals.com/index.php/JRST/article/view/1941

• Graber, Andreas; Junge, Ranka,

  2009.

  Aquaponic systems : nutrient recycling from fish wastewater by vegetable production.

  Desalination.

  246(1-3),

  pp. 147-156.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2008.03.048

• Graber, Andreas; Skvarc, Robert; Junge-Berberović, Ranka,

  2009.

  Elimination of phenols, ammonia and cyanide in wash water from biomass gasification, and nitrogen recycling using planted trickling filters.

  Water science and technology.

  60(12),

  pp. 3253-3259.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2009.728

• Junge-Berberovic, Ranka; Graber, Andreas,

  2004.

  Wastewater treatment in the urban environment.

  Acta horticulturae.

  643,

  pp. 249-255.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1595

• Staudenmann, Jürg; Junge-Berberović, Ranka,

  2003.

  The Otelfingen aquaculture project : recycling of nutrients from waste water in a temperate climate.

  Journal of applied aquaculture.

  13(1-2),

  pp. 67-101.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.1300/J028v13n01_04

Book parts, peer-reviewed

• Graber, Andreas; Junge, Ranka,

  2008.

  Wastewater-fed aquaculture Otelfingen, Switzerland : influence of system design and operation parameters on the efficiency of nutrient incorporation into plant biomass

  .

  In:

  Vymazal, Jan, ed.,

  Wastewater treatment, plant dynamics and management in constructed and natural wetlands.

  Dordrecht:

  Springer.

  pp. 299-310.

Conference contributions, peer-reviewed

• Bühler, Devi; Schuetze, Thorsten; Junge, Ranka,

  2015.

  Towards development of a label for zero emission buildings : a tool to evaluate potential zero emission buildings [paper].

  In:

  Rosen, Marc A., ed.,

  Special Issue "Towards Sustainability: Selected Papers from the Fourth World Sustainability Forum (2014)".

  The 4th World Sustainability Forum, electronic conference at sciforum.net/conference/wsf-4, 1–30 November 2014.

  MDPI.

  pp. 5071-5093.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-2664

• Junge-Berberović, Ranka; Bächtiger, Jean-Bernard; Simpson, W. J., eds.,

  2004.

  Proceedings of the international conference on urban horticulture.

  International Conference on Urban Horticulture, Wädenswil, Switzerland, 2–6 September 2002.

  Leuven:

  International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).

  Acta Horticulturae ; 643.

  ISBN 978-90-66055-17-9.

Other publications

• Schmautz, Zala; Junge, Ranka,

  2015.

  Acvaponia în lume : aquaponic systems around the world.

  Revista română de acvaponie.

  1(1),

  pp. 12-15.

• Junge, Ranka; Wilhelm, Sandra; Hofstetter, Urs,

  2014.

  Aquaponic in classrooms as a tool to promote system thinking [paper].

  In:

  Maček, Melita Ana; Maček Jerala, Milena; Kolenc Artiček, Majda, eds.,

  Prenos inovacij, znanja in izkušenj v vsakdanjo rabo = transmission of innovations, knowledge and practical experience into everyday practice.

  3. konferenca z mednarodno udeležbo - konferenca VIVUS, s področja kmetijstva, naravovarstva, hortikulture in floristike ter živilstva in prehrane = 3rd Conference with International Participation - Conference VIVUS, Conference on Agriculture, Environmentalism, Horticulture, Floristics, Food Production and Processing, Strahinj, Naklo, Slovenia, 14–15 November 2014.

  Strahinj:

  Biotehniški center Naklo.

  pp. 234-244.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4300

• Podgrajsek, Barbara; Schmautz, Zala; Krivograd Klemenčič, Aleksandra; Jarni, Klara; Junge, Ranka; Griessler Bulc, Tjasa,

  2014.

  Preliminarni monitoring akvaponicnega sistema v biotehniskem centru Naklo.

  Moje podeželje.

  5(9),

  pp. 10-11.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4982

• Graber, Andreas; Antenen, Nadine; Junge, Ranka,

  2014.

  The multifunctional aquaponic system at ZHAW used as research and training lab [paper].

  In:

  Maček, Melita Ana; Maček Jerala, Milena; Kolenc Artiček, Majda, eds.,

  Prenos inovacij, znanja in izkušenj v vsakdanjo rabo : zbornik izvlečkov = transmission of innovations, knowledge and practical experience into everyday practice : book of abstracts.

  3. konferenca VIVUS, s področja kmetijstva, naravovarstva, hortikulture in floristike ter živilstva in prehrane = 3rd Conference VIVUS, Conference on Agriculture, Environmentalism, Horticulture, Floristics, Food Production and Processing, Strahinj, Slovenia, 14–15 November 2014.

  Strahinj:

  Biotehniški center Naklo.

  pp. 245-255.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1613

• Junge, Ranka; Graber, Andreas,

  2014.

  The potential of aquaponics for food production in the cities of the future.

  Ljubljana:

  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering.

• Bühler, Devi; Junge, Ranka; Schütze, Thorsten,

  2014.

  Towards development of a label for zero emission buildings : a tool to evaluate potential zero emission buildings [paper].

  In:

  Proceedings of the 4th world sustainability forum.

  The 4th World Sustainability Forum, electronic conference at sciforum.net/conference/wsf-4, 1–30 November 2014.

  MDPI.

  Sciforum Electronic Conference Series ; 4.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1608

• Junge, Ranka,

  2014.

  Transfer of innovation to agricultural sector : example of ZHAW, Institute for Natural Resource Sciences [paper].

  In:

  Maček, Melita Ana; Maček Jerala, Jerala; Kolenc Artiček, Majda, eds.,

  Prenos inovacij, znanja in izkušenj v vsakdanjo rabo : zbornik izvlečkov / transmission of innovations, knowledge and practical experience into everyday practice : book of abstracts.

  3. Conference VIVUS: Conference on agriculture, environmentalism, horticulture, floristics, food production and processing: "Transmission of Innovations, Knowledge and Practical Experience into Everyday Practice", Strahinj, Slovenia, 14–15 November 2014.

  Strahinj:

  Biotehniški center Naklo.

  pp. 10.

• Hodgson, Petra; Junge, Ranka,

  2013.

  Null-Energie-Null-Emissions-Häuser in Südkorea : fünf Pilotprojekte aus der Metropolregion Seoul.

  IUNR intern.

  2013(1),

  pp. 27-29.

• Graber, Andreas; Leiblein, Thomas; Refardt, Dominik; Junge, Ranka,

  2013.

  Potential of algae turf scrubbers (ATS™) for elimination of phosphorus from swimming ponds [paper].

  In:

  Borin, Maurizio; Malagoli, Mario; Salvato, Michela; Tanis, Benek, eds.,

  Wetland Systems Ecology, Functioning and Management.

  8th Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) European Chapter International Conference: "Wetland Systems: Ecology, Functioning and Management", Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment – DAFNAE of the University of Padova, Padova, Italy, 1–4 September 2013.

  Padova:

  P.A.N..

  pp. 29-30.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1612

• Graber, Andreas; Schönborn, Andreas; Junge-Berberović, Ranka,

  2011.

  Closing water, nutrient and energy cycles within cities by urban farms for fish and vegetable production.

  IWA Specialist Group on Use of Macrophytes in Water Pollution Control : Newsletter.

  2011(37),

  pp. 37-41.

  Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1619

• Somprasert, Somanat; Junge-Berberović, Ranka; Kantawanichkul, Suwasa,

  2007.

  Effect of plant harvesting on nitrogen removal in constructed wetland systems [paper].

  In:

  Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Environment - ICEE 2007.

  International Conference on Engineering and Environment – ICEE 2007, Phuket, Thailand, 10–11 May 2007.

  ICEE.

  pp. 80-83.

• Graber, Andreas; Junge, Ranka,

  2005.

  Forschungsprojekt Algenrasenfilter.

  Umwelt Perspektiven.

  2005,

  pp. 43-47.

• Junge, Ranka; Bächtiger, Jean-Bernard,

  2003.

  The first international conference on urban horticulture.

  Chronica horticulturae.

  43(1),

  pp. 24-26.

• Junge, Ranka; Graber, Andreas,

  2001.

  Naturnah klären.

  Baubiologie.

  3,

  pp. 27-30.

• Junge-Berberović, Ranka,

  2001.

  Possibilities and limits of wastewater-fed aquacultures [paper].

  In:

  Werner, Christine, ed.,

  Ecosan – closing the loop in wastewater management and sanitation : Proceedings of the International Symposium, 30–31 October 2000, Bonn, Germany.

  International Symposium Ecological Sanitation: Ecosan - Closing the Loop in Wastewater Management and Sanitation, Bonn, Germany, 30–31 October 2000.

  Eschborn:

  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ).

  pp. 113-122.

• Graber, Andreas; Junge, Ranka; Mathis, Alex,

  2000.

  Aquakultur Otelfingen : eine biologische Kläranlage zur Produktion von Biomasse.

  Der Gemüsebau.

  7(7),

  pp. 4-5.

• Staudenmann, Jürg; Junge-Berberović, Ranka,

  2000.

  Treating biogas plant effluent through aquaculture : first results and experiences from the pilot plant Otelfingen (Switzerland)

  .

  In:

  Jana, B. B.; Banerjee, R. D.; Guterstam, B.; Heeb, J., eds.,

  Waste recycling and resource management in the developing world : ecological engineering approach.

  Kalyani:

  University of Kalyani, India / International Ecological Engineering Society, Switzerland.

  pp. 51-57.

Oral conference contributions and abstracts

• Junge, Ranka; Wilhelm, Sandra; Hofstetter, Urs; Graber, Andreas,

  2014.

  Aquaponics in classrooms as a tool to promote system thinking.

  In:

  2nd SCIENTIX Conference, SCIENTIX: The Community for Science education in Europe, European Schoolnet, Brussels, Belgium, October 24-26, 2014.

• Junge, Ranka; Mathis, Alex; Graber, Andreas,

  2014.

  Building integrated food production.

  In:

  The 1st Symposium on Green Infrastructure for Future City & the 4th International Symposium ZEBISTIS Zero Emission Building, Korean scientific cooperation network with the European Research Area (KORANET), Bundang, Republic of Korea, 8 April 2014.

• Graber, Andreas; Durno, Mark; Gaus, Roman; Mathis, Alex; Junge, Ranka,

  2014.

  UF001 LokDepot, Basel : the first commercial rooftop aquaponic farm in Switzerland.

  In:

  2014 International Conference on Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture (VFUA 2014), Nottingham, United Kingdom, 9–10 September 2014.

• Junge, Ranka,

  2013.

  Development of aquaponic technology in Switzerland.

  In:

  Zero Emission Building – Integrating Sustainable Technologies and Infrastructure Systems (ZEBISTIS), 1st International Symposium, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republik of Korea, 15 January 2013.

• Junge, Ranka,

  2013.

  Integrating aquaponic technology into the cities.

  In:

  3rd International ZEBISTIS Symposium: Theoretical and practical concepts for sustainable buildings and interactions, ZEBISTIS – Zero Emission Building-Integrating Sustainable Technologies and Infrastructure Systems, Environment and Cleaner Production Institute, Marmara Research Center, TUBITAK, Istanbul, Turkey, 24 October 2013.

Publications before appointment at the ZHAW

Junge-Berberović, R. (1996) Effect of thermal environment on life-histories of free-living Drosophila melanogaster and D. subobscura. Oecologia 108:262-272.
Geller, W., R. Berberović, U. Gaedke, H. Müller, H.-R. Pauli, M.M. Tilzer, and T. Weisse (1991) Relations among the components of autotrophic and heterotrophic plankton during the seasonal cycle 1987 in Lake Constance. Verh. Int. Ver. Limnol. 24:
Berberović-Junge, R. (1991) Starvation resistance of two coexisting Daphnia species under temperature conditions simulating vertical migration behaviour. Verh. Int. Ver. Limnol. 24: 2794.
Berberović, R. (1990) Elemental composition of two coexisting Daphnia species during the seasonal course of population development in Lake Constance. Oecologia 84: 340-350. DOI: 10.1007/BF00329757
Berberović, R., K. Bikar, and W. Geller (1990) Seasonal variability of the embryonic development time of three planktonic crustaceans: Dependence on temperature, adult size, and egg weight. Hydrobiologia 203: 127-136. DOI: 10.1007/BF00005681.
Berberovic R., and Pinto-Coelho, R. (1989) Dry first, measure later: A new procedure to preserve and to measure zooplankton for ecophysiological studies. Journal of Plankton Research 11: 1109-1116. DOI: 10.1093/plankt/11.5.1109.

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