Ainura Nazarkulova

Ainura Nazarkulova serves as a Senior Scientist at the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS within the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences at the University of Salzburg (PLUS). Her position places her within one of the six faculties that comprise this historic institution, which was founded in 1622 and re-established in 1962.

Her research focuses on geospatial technologies and applications, with particular emphasis on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis methodologies, and remote sensing techniques. Her work intersects with environmental science, land use change analysis, and geospatial data science, contributing to the university's research profile in natural sciences and digital analytical methods. The Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS is recognized for its contributions to spatial information science and application-oriented research.

As a Senior Scientist, Dr. Nazarkulova contributes to the University of Salzburg's research mission, which combines diverse research achievements with teaching excellence. The university hosts approximately 2,000 researchers who significantly shape its profile through excellent research work across various disciplines.