Alexander Brenning

Alexander Brenning is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where he leads research in spatial statistics and geocomputation. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences (2017-2020) and remains active in academic governance.

His research focuses on:

• Developing spatial statistical methods for environmental modeling
• Machine learning applications in geomorphology and hydrology
• Mountain permafrost dynamics, particularly in the Andes
• Landslide susceptibility assessment and risk modeling
• Precision agriculture through geospatial analysis

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on:

• Hybrid machine learning approaches to hydrological systems
• Climate change impacts on geomorphological processes
• Reproducibility in geoscientific data analysis
• Remote sensing applications in cryosphere studies

He teaches courses in geographical information systems and environmental statistics across undergraduate and graduate levels.