Yuri Engelhardt

Yuri Engelhardt is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation within the University of Twente, specializing in the Department of Geo-information Processing. His work bridges visualization, geography, and sustainability science.

As a visualization expert, Yuri focuses on creating equitable visual communication tools that address climate crisis, health, and biodiversity challenges, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. He explores diagrammatic representation and alternative visualization options for practical design applications.

His research output demonstrates cross-disciplinary collaboration spanning computer science, geographic information systems, and visual communication. Notable work includes systematic approaches to visualization classification and map design innovations that leverage spatial metaphors.