Bodo Bernsdorf

Bodo Bernsdorf is a Lecturer in Geoinformatics and Spatial Analysis at Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (THGA) and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Geomonitoring in mining, risk management, and geospatial technologies. He also serves as a Senior Consultant at the Post-Mining Research Center and holds leadership roles in fire department and emergency response initiatives. His career spans over three decades, with expertise in geoinformatics, remote sensing, and disaster management.

Education: PhD in Physical Geography from the University of Trier (2000), with research on snowmelt erosion in Canada. Earlier studies at the University of Cologne and Trier.

Research Interests: Integration of UAVs, thermal imaging, and sensor networks for environmental monitoring, risk assessment in gas infrastructure, and spatial data applications in firefighting and disaster response. Key areas include geospatial data infrastructure, emergency routing systems, and interdisciplinary approaches to safety and environmental management.

Recent Research Trends: Focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for gas leak detection, satellite-based flood monitoring, and geospatial tools for emergency services. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in public safety and environmental policy.

• Professional Memberships: President of the German Geoinformation Association (until 2009), leader of the Research Committee in the VdF NRW e.V., and key roles in the vfdb e.V. communications committee.
• Advisory Roles: Project leader in gas safety (KaMonSys), routing optimization for volunteer fire departments, and geospatial infrastructure development for municipalities.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Post-Mining Research Group and collaborates with institutions like the Institute of the Fire Department NRW and the EFTAS Remote Sensing company.