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Katharina Schumm

Head of Eco-Floristry and Sustainable Mechanics Research · Laboratory of Sustainable Floristry · Flowers University - Institute of Floral Art and Plant Design

Academic focus & active research

Katharina Schumm directs applied testing of biodegradable substitutes for phenolic floral foam, developing mechanical wire-and-moss armature guidelines adopted by premier European event design agencies.

Microplastic Elimination in Floral Foam Biodegradable Armature Engineering Local Slow-Flower Sourcing Models Compostable Plant Mechanics

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Flowers University - Institute of Floral Art and Plant Design should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Laboratory of Sustainable Floristry
Primary Field
Microplastic Elimination in Floral Foam
Campus Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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