Professor at University of Haifa, Israel
Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller is a seasoned and accomplished researcher whose interdisciplinary work in sustainable aquaculture, renewable energy, and biological engineering stands at the intersection of scientific innovation and practical sustainability. His applied contributions have reshaped marine research infrastructure and aquaculture practices in Germany and internationally. His strong industry collaborations, academic mentorship, and global volunteerism further establish him as a leader in translating scientific knowledge into real-world solutions.
Professional Profiles
🎓 Education
Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller studied biology at the Free University of Berlin and the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel. He obtained his diploma in biology (Diplom Biologe) and later earned his doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) with a focus on marine sciences. His academic training laid the foundation for his interdisciplinary work combining biology, marine sciences, and engineering.
🧪 Experience
Prof. Waller has had a distinguished academic and applied research career in marine and aquaculture sciences. His early scientific work was conducted at the Institut für Meereskunde (IfM) in Kiel, where he specialized in fisheries biology, fish physiology, fish behavior, and aquaculture biotechnology. He supervised doctoral students, served on the board of the IfM, and curated the Kiel Aquarium, where he modernized technical systems to meet international standards.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller has received multiple honors for his pioneering contributions to sustainable aquaculture and environmental engineering. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious “Maritime Technology” Prize by the K.E.R.N region in Schleswig-Holstein for his innovative work in aquaculture system development. His scientific and economic concept for the Gesellschaft für Marine Aquakultur (GMA) in Büsum was a milestone, leading to the creation of a prominent marine research facility now affiliated with the Fraunhofer Society. In 2012, the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) recognized his integrated recirculating aquaculture systems as a model for sustainability. His work on the PISA project demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable, animal welfare-compliant closed-loop aquaculture and received international recognition. Additionally, Waller’s expertise has been sought globally, including involvement in German aid programs such as the post-tsunami recovery in Southeast Asia, underlining his role in international development and science diplomacy.
🔬 Research Focus
Prof. Waller’s research is centered on integrated recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), including fish and prawn farming, automation, and remote control technologies. He has pioneered secondary recycling systems involving microalgae and plants and has developed photobioreactor-based microalgae production systems. His work emphasizes sustainable aquaculture through biological process engineering and the integration of aquaculture with renewable energy and nutrient recycling.
🛠️ Research Skills
Prof. Waller possesses a unique blend of scientific and engineering competencies that bridge biology, environmental science, and technology. His core skills include the design and optimization of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), bioprocess engineering, and the development of integrated recycling systems for water, nutrients, and energy. He is proficient in microalgae cultivation using photobioreactors, aquaculture automation, and remote monitoring technologies. His teaching and academic leadership have been shaped by a strong foundation in biology, marine ecology, and renewable energy systems, particularly in engineering curricula. In addition, he has extensive experience in project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international capacity building, having worked with universities, industry partners, and development agencies across Europe and Asia. His ability to integrate natural and engineering sciences has established him as a leading figure in sustainable aquaculture and environmental systems design.
✅ Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, particularly one that values applied science, sustainability, interdisciplinary integration, and global impact. His profile exemplifies the modern researcher—one who not only generates knowledge but also implements it for societal and environmental benefit. While enhancing publication visibility could strengthen his candidacy in highly competitive academic contexts, his comprehensive contributions already distinguish him as a transformative figure in his field.
Publications Top Notes
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Change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior in public administration: The power of leadership and the cost of organizational politics
Authors: E. Vigoda-Gadot, I. Beeri
Journal: Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 22(3), 573–596
Citations: 440
Year: 2011
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Advancing ethics in public organizations: The impact of an ethics program on employees’ perceptions and behaviors in a regional council
Authors: I. Beeri, R. Dayan, E. Vigoda-Gadot, S.B. Werner
Journal: Journal of Business Ethics, 112, 59–78
Citations: 294
Year: 2013
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Does performance management relate to good governance? A study of its relationship with citizens’ satisfaction with and trust in Israeli local government
Authors: I. Beeri, A. Uster, E. Vigoda-Gadot
Journal: Public Performance & Management Review
Citations: 215
Year: 2018
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Group-level organizational citizenship behavior in the education system: A scale reconstruction and validation
Authors: E. Vigoda-Gadot, I. Beeri, T. Birman-Shemesh, A. Somech
Journal: Educational Administration Quarterly, 43(4), 462–493
Citations: 183
Year: 2007
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Wind(ow) of Change: A Systematic Review of Policy Entrepreneurship Characteristics and Strategies
Authors: N. Frish Aviram, N. Cohen, I. Beeri
Journal: Policy Studies Journal
Citations: 155
Year: 2019
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Low-level bureaucrats, local government regimes and policy entrepreneurship
Authors: I.B. Neomi Frisch-Aviram, N. Cohen
Journal: Policy Sciences, 51(1), 39–57
Citations: 99
Year: 2018
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Local political corruption: Potential structural malfunctions at the central–local, local–local and intra-local levels
Authors: I. Beeri, D. Navot
Journal: Public Management Review, 15(5), 712–739
Citations: 83
Year: 2013
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Lack of Reform in Israeli Local Government and Its Impact on Modern Developments in Public Management
Author: I. Beeri
Journal: Public Management Review
Citations: 50
Year: 2020
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Don’t push too hard. Examining the managerial behaviours of local authorities in collaborative networks with nonprofit organisations
Authors: A. Uster, I. Beeri, D. Vashdi
Journal: Local Government Studies, 45(1), 124–145
Citations: 44
Year: 2019
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Turnaround management strategies in public systems: The impact on group-level organizational citizenship behavior
Author: I. Beeri
Journal: International Review of Administrative Sciences, 78(1), 158–179
Citations: 40
Year: 2012