Igor Poniger

Dr. Igor Poniger is a researcher at the University of Novi Sad, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and its Department of Geography, Tourism and Hospitality. His career spans wildlife ecology, hunting management, and GIS applications in tourism and environmental science.

• Education: MS in Geosciences-Tourism (2015), PhD in progress (Geosciences-Tourism)
• Languages: English, Slovak, Italian (basic)
• Projects: Transformations of the Geospace of Serbia (team member)

Dr. Poniger's research focuses on wildlife population dynamics, hunting tourism, and GIS-based habitat evaluation. His work addresses interactions between game species (e.g., red fox, brown hare) and human activities, including disease control and sustainable tourism practices.

Recent publications highlight GIS applications in hunting ground resource management, climate impacts on game populations, and community attitudes toward hunting tourism. His interdisciplinary approach bridges ecological data with tourism development strategies.

He teaches courses in hunting fundamentals, game protection, and firearms ballistics, reflecting his expertise in practical and theoretical aspects of game management. Consultations available Tuesdays 10-12, Wednesdays 12-14, Room 13.