معرفی
Florian Knaus is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich. He serves as scientific coordinator for the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch since 2008 and leads the Swiss Park Research subgroup under the Forum Landscapes, Alps and Parks.
- Specializes in rural mobility practices and sustainable transportation
- Conducts research on biodiversity, ecological evaluation, and protected area management
Research Focus:
His work explores the intersection of environmental conservation and human mobility patterns in mountainous regions, emphasizing social practice theory applications. Publications highlight the influence of geographical conditions on car dependency and propose solutions like electric bike promotion.
Education:
Diploma in Environmental Sciences with specialization in Biology and Anthroposphere from ETH Zürich (2006). Holds a biology teaching certificate from ETH/University of Zurich (2007) and field ornithologist certification (2009).
Scientific Contributions:
Over 15 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Ecology and Evolution and Journal of Transport Geography, with recent work on sustainable mobility in UNESCO reserves.
