Hans Bauer

Hans Bauer is a researcher at the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (Regensburg), specializing in digital humanities, historical cartography, and library science. He has worked on projects like GeoPortOst and OstDok, focusing on open access, georeferencing, and digital collection management. His career spans roles in corporate history, education, and library sectors since the early 2000s.

• MA in Slavic studies and history of Eastern/Southeastern Europe (LMU Munich, 2003)
• Current role: Research associate at IOS, managing digital collections and Polonica library
• Pioneering work on map metadata, open science, and spatial information retrieval

Bauer’s research bridges library innovation and historical scholarship, particularly through georeferenced maps and open access initiatives. His work transforms archival materials into accessible digital resources, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and metadata-driven discovery.

Recent publications and lectures address trends in digital humanities, cartographic digitization, and research data management. He co-edits the open-access journal e-Perimetron, focusing on cartography and digital technologies. Projects like GeoPortOst highlight his expertise in linking historical maps with modern spatial analysis tools.

Bauer actively contributes to library education through workshops on Zotero, KI-tools, and open science practices. He advocates for libraries as dynamic hubs for research support, emphasizing transparency, digital preservation, and user-centric services.