Kristian Förster

Prof. Dr. Kristian Förster holds the Chair of Climate Change Hydrology at the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, Department of Landscape Architecture, Institute of Ecology and Landscape. With a background in hydrology and extensive experience in academic research, he specializes in hydrological extremes, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions for water management.

• Education: TU Dresden (2006), TU Braunschweig (2013)
• Research Focus: Urban hydrology, alpine hydroclimatology, and climate change impacts on water systems

His recent publications analyze:

• Glacier sensitivity under CMIP6 projections
• Urban flood mitigation in sub-Saharan Africa
• Hydrological scaling models for green roofs
• Scenario-neutral approaches for climate impact assessment
• Meteorological time series disaggregation tools