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Johannes B. Ries is a Professor at the University of Trier in the Faculty of Spatial and Environmental Sciences, Department of Physical Geography. His research specializes in geomorphology, soil erosion, and environmental monitoring, with extensive fieldwork in Mediterranean regions, West Africa, and South Asia. He leads multiple DFG-funded projects on erosion dynamics and desertification.
Research interests include:
- Experimental methods for quantifying soil erosion and surface processes
- Large-scale aerial monitoring using UAVs and satellite imagery
- Geomorphodynamics in semi-arid landscapes
- Impact of land-use changes on erosion processes
- Wind-rain interactions in soil degradation
His recent publications focus on vineyard erosion, wind-driven rain impacts, and remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring. Common themes include methodological innovations in rainfall/wind simulations, cross-regional erosion comparisons, and conservation strategies for Mediterranean and Moroccan ecosystems.
Grants include:
- DFG Project RI 835/24: Erosion in degraded argan stands (South Morocco)
- DFG Project RI 835/15: Wind-accelerated rain in erosion research
- DFG Project RI 835/6: Rainfall simulation standardization
- DFG Project RI 835/5: Gully erosion in Moroccan agro-industrial landscapes
He leads the Soil Erosion Research Group at Trier, coordinating fieldwork with UAVs, rainfall simulators, and wind tunnels. His team collaborates internationally on projects in Spain, Morocco, and Germany.
