Uwe Ludewig (born 26 June 1967 in Helmstedt) is a German agricultural scientist specializing in plant physiology.
His research area is concerned with the genetic and molecular basis of the uptake and distribution of nutrients by plants.
His major interest is the uptake, perception and regulation of the ammonium transport system, nitrogen and phosphorus use in culture plants, and the special role of individual micro-nutrients.
Since the year 2000 the institute has been involved in five EU-financed projects and employs undergraduates and doctoral students from more than ten countries.
[2] Ludewig is much in demand as a speaker at congresses and is a member of the executive committee of Biofector; He has more than 50 publications together with his colleagues.