Mathias Baumgartinger-Seiringer

Mathias Baumgartinger-Seiringer is a researcher at the Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning, part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on integrating renewable energy systems with landscape planning through advanced digital visualization tools and participatory methods. He has contributed to projects involving agriphotovoltaics, wind farm repowering, and nature-based solutions for climate resilience.

His methodological expertise spans

• Virtual Reality (VR) landscape modeling
• Geospatial data analysis
• Software development for planning processes

He has presented at international conferences such as Animal Science Days and GodotCon, with particular emphasis on social acceptance patterns of energy infrastructure and collaborative planning tools.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to participatory planning frameworks and landscape impact assessment methodologies for renewable energy projects in sensitive environments. His work bridges technical visualization, environmental policy, and community engagement to address energy transition challenges.