Carsten Lorz

Carsten Lorz is a Professor at the Faculty of Forestry and Forestry, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), where he specializes in forest soil science, geology, and site-specific fundamentals of forestry. He also serves as Vice President for International Affairs and Diversity, highlighting his leadership and international engagement. His research spans sustainable land use, environmental management, and climate change adaptation.

His research interests focus on forest soil science, geology, and sustainable land use systems. He investigates soil-plant interactions, hydrogeological processes, and ecosystem resilience under climate change. His work integrates field-based studies with policy-relevant applications, particularly in urban and forested landscapes.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in environmental sustainability, soil and water resource management, and landscape planning. His collaborative research emphasizes ecosystem services, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable land use planning, often using interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches.

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Advising and Grants: Carsten Lorz supervises doctoral students, including Vanessa Oliveira, and leads research projects such as IMPACT HE, which strengthens African universities as local development actors. He also co-leads a project on water scarcity in (semi-)arid regions under climate change, indicating significant grant funding and mentoring responsibilities.

Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Center for International and Gender & Diversity at HSWT and collaborates extensively with researchers in soil science, hydrology, and environmental planning. His work involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on sustainable development and environmental resilience.