Daniel Draebing

Dr. Daniel Draebing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University, Netherlands. His research focuses on geomorphic processes shaping Earth's surface, with emphasis on alpine environments, climate-driven erosion, and permafrost dynamics. He holds a PhD from the University of Bonn (2014) and has held academic roles at institutions like the Technical University of Munich and the University of Bayreuth.

• Affiliations: Utrecht University (Faculty of Geosciences), Department of Physical Geography
• Education: PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Geosciences from University of Bonn (2014), MSc (Diploma) in Geosciences from University of Bonn (2009)

Research Interests

His work spans paraglacial and periglacial processes, including frost weathering, rockwall erosion, and climate impacts on alpine landscapes. He employs field observations, lab experiments, and modeling to investigate:

• Erosion patterns linked to deglaciation and warming climates
• Rock mechanics and fracture kinematics in permafrost-affected environments
• Vegetation-geomorphic feedbacks in glacier forelands

Key Research Contributions

Recent work highlights elevation-dependent climate influences on alpine rock erosion and the role of frost cracking in rockwall degradation. His studies integrate geophysics, geomorphology, and climate science to address mountain landscape stability.

Awards & Grants

• 2022 German Society for Geomorphology Post-Doc Award
• 2020 German Research Foundation Grant (506k€)
• 2016 VENI-equivalent grant (360k€)

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Lecturer for courses on geomorphology, hazards, and land degradation. Coordinates the Land Degradation module and contributes to fieldwork training programs.