Manuel Wolff

Dr. Manuel Wolff is a Research Associate at the Department of Geography, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, affiliated with the Laboratory of Urban Landscape Ecology. His work focuses on urban dynamics, including shrinkage, regrowth, and green infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Geography from TU Dortmund University (2014–2018) and has conducted postdoctoral research at institutions like the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig.

Education:

• PhD (2018), TU Dortmund University: Uneven Urban Dynamics – The Role of Urban Shrinkage and Regrowth in Europe
• Masters (2004–2011), TU Dresden University of Technology: Geography, Urban & Regional Planning

Research Interests:

• Urban shrinkage and regrowth mechanisms
• Social-ecological system dynamics
• Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
• Demographic spatial patterns
• Urban sustainability and resilience

Key Projects (selected):

• ENABLE: Assessing green-blue infrastructure potential in socio-ecological systems (2017–2020)
• CLEARING HOUSE: Sino-European urban forest-based solutions (2020–2023)
• NATURA CONNECT: Trans-European nature network design (2024–2025)

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed, but notable contributions to urban shrinkage research recognized internationally.

Teaching:

• Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions in Cities
• Environmental and Social Justice in a World of Global Change
• Urban Dynamics and Global Change