Martin Schorcht

Martin Schorcht is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IÖR) in Dresden, Germany, where he works in the Research Department Spatial Information and Modeling. Since 2015, he has specialized in programming website applications and databases, automated geodata processing, and method development for settlement development analysis including new land use, building change detection, and densification indicators.

• Doctorate (2016-2023): Faculty of Forestry, Geosciences and Hydrosciences at TU Dresden on 'Spatial analysis, quantification and evaluation of developments in settlement structure based on topographic geodata'
• Diploma in Cartography (2007-2015): TU Dresden
• Internship (2011): Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography in Leipzig
• Internship (2010): ETH Zurich, Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry

Schorcht's research focuses on spatial analysis of settlement structures using topographic geodata. His expertise spans cartography, remote sensing, and geographic information systems, with applications in sustainable land use planning. He develops innovative methods for building change detection, densification indicators, and land use monitoring, combining both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations for analyzing urban development patterns, settlement expansion, and transportation infrastructure growth.

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to spatial analysis of settlement structures and land use change. Key themes across his work include building change detection methodologies, urban density metrics, and non-residential building stock analysis. His research often involves collaborative projects like the IÖR Monitor for settlement monitoring, ENOB DataNWG for non-residential building stock analysis, and the meinGrün project for urban green space navigation, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to urban and regional development challenges.

Schorcht actively participates in German academic societies including the German Society for Cartography eV - Society for Cartography and Geomatics (DGfK). His work contributes significantly to the field of land use monitoring and spatial information systems, with practical applications for urban planning and sustainable development policies in Germany.

As part of the IÖR research team, Schorcht collaborates on various projects including the IÖR Monitor for settlement and open space development, ENOB DataNWG for primary data collection on non-residential building stock, and the meinGrün interactive app for urban green space navigation. His technical expertise in programming and geospatial data processing supports these initiatives through robust methodological frameworks and analytical tools.