Alois Simon

Dipl.-Ing.Dr.nat.techn. Alois Simon M.Sc. is a Lecturer at the University of Innsbruck and Guest Researcher at the Institute of Forest Ecology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on forest site ecology in mountain forests, integrating bioclimatic modeling, soil science, and spatial analysis to inform forest management and conservation.

• PhD in Spatial Modeling for Forest Site Classification (BOKU, 2016-2021)
• MSc in Applied Geoinformatics (University of Salzburg, 2010-2013)
• Co-leader of forest site classification initiatives in Tyrol

Research spans bioclimatic zonation, tree regeneration dynamics, and soil property modeling, with a focus on Alpine and Patagonian ecosystems. Recent publications analyze climate change impacts on forest succession and carbon sequestration.

His 15 most recent articles address topics like forest soil pedogenesis in Patagonia, microclimatic variations, and uncertainty in bioclimatic datasets. Key keywords include Forest Ecology, Climate Change, and Spatial Modeling.

Scientific awards include the Walter Kubiena Preis (2022). He has supervised master's theses on soil dynamics in Patagonian forests and Tangel humus in the Alps.

Active in community services, Simon serves as reviewer for scientific journals and advisory board member for the Austrian Forest Site Ecology Society. He organizes workshops on climate-resilient forest management.