Maximilian Muhr

Maximilian Muhr M.Sc. is a Senior Scientist and doctoral researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) and the University of Applied Arts Vienna. His work bridges sustainability science, urban climate adaptation, and transdisciplinary research, with a focus on social equity in climate resilience.

• Doctoral School: Transitions to Sustainability (T2S) at BOKU
• Senior Scientist: Art x Science School for Transformation (2023-2025)

Education:

• M.Sc. in Global Sustainability Science (Leuphana University Lüneburg & Arizona State University, 2015)
• B.Sc. in Environmental and Bioresource Management (BOKU, 2011-2015)

His research explores urban heat island mitigation, social capital in climate resilience, and equitable climate policy. Projects include Nature-based solutions to urban heat islands (2022-2025) and COOL down: Social Capital in Heatwave Adaptation (2021-2022).

Scientific Engagement:

• Peer-reviewer for journals: Ecology and Society, GAIA, People and Nature
• 2020 Sustainability Award in Teaching and Curriculum

Muhr contributes to knowledge transfer through 9 invited lectures (2023-2025) on topics like Urban Heat Equality, Heat Vulnerability, and Social Cohesion in Heatwaves, including presentations at the Austrian Climate Days and Vienna Design Week.