Franziska Komossa

Dr. Franziska Komossa is an Assistant Professor of Integrative Planning for Landscape Multifunctionality at the Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning group at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands. She serves on the editorial board of Landscape Online. Her research focuses on human-space interactions, particularly landscape multifunctionality—balancing biodiversity, agriculture, urbanization, and recreation through stakeholder engagement. She employs interdisciplinary methods like participatory GIS, spatial analysis, and qualitative research (e.g., surveys, workshops) to address trade-offs in peri-urban landscapes.

Her work bridges social and environmental sciences, emphasizing stakeholder perceptions in land-use decisions. Notable projects include analyzing media narratives on wildlife (e.g., wolves in Switzerland) and quantifying user preferences for outdoor recreation in Europe. She teaches courses such as Studio Strategic Planning and Planning and Research Methods, fostering future planners and researchers.

Recent publications highlight innovative methods for assessing multifunctionality, including computational text analysis and user-generated content profiling. While no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, her contributions to participatory planning frameworks and policy-relevant research reflect her impact in landscape studies.