Alexandra Jiricka-Pürrer

Dr. Alexandra Jiricka-Pürrer is an Associate Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and part-time lecturer at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology). Her work focuses on integrating climate change adaptation into environmental and strategic impact assessments, leveraging digital tools like AI for biodiversity monitoring, and exploring the interplay between human well-being and natural landscapes, particularly during crises like the pandemic.

She leads international collaborations, including guest researcher roles at Leibniz University Hannover, Technische Universität Berlin, and institutions in Italy and Poland. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary planning approaches to address climate risks and promote sustainable tourism, with a strong emphasis on public participation and policy frameworks.

Dr. Jiricka-Pürrer serves on editorial boards for journals like Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal and organizes key conferences, including the 44th Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment (2025). She has contributed to over 79 presentations globally, spanning topics from renewable energy planning to climate anxiety in urban green spaces.