Daniel Hölbling

Dr. Daniel Hölbling is a Research Associate and Project Manager at the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) at the University of Salzburg. He leads the Risk, Hazard & Climate Research Group and specializes in remote sensing, object-based image analysis (OBIA), and the study of natural hazards such as landslides and glacial processes. His work integrates advanced geospatial technologies to address environmental challenges, including climate change impacts on landscapes and infrastructure.

• Affiliations: University of Salzburg – Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences, Z_GIS.
• Research Focus: Landslide susceptibility modeling, geomorphological dynamics, and disaster risk assessment using remote sensing data.

Key projects include analyzing glacier retreat effects on alpine infrastructure, spatial vulnerability assessments, and developing EO-based services for humanitarian aid. His research spans global collaborations in Iceland, New Zealand, Brazil, and the Arctic.

Publications highlight his contributions to landslide-dammed lake scaling, SAR-based change detection, and aeolian dune dynamics. Awards include the Copernicus Price runner-up and grants supporting interdisciplinary geospatial research.