Till Weidner is a PhD candidate in Systems Engineering at the University of Oxford, interested in synergistic effects of combining farming in and around cities with decentralised organic waste management, in particular food waste. Previously, he has worked in the manufacturing industry (e.g. Bosch, P&G) and as Operations Specialist for McKinsey & Company. He is also excited about the circular bioeconomy and green social enterprises, acting as advisor for the Oxford Insitute for Sustainable Development and the Ashoka Globalizer program

Research interests

(urban) agriculture, including vertical farming
Organic waste recovery and the circular bioeconomy
Green social enterprises and cooperatives
Circular economy hubs / urban resource centers