Paul Griesberger

Paul Griesberger is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management under the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, where he has contributed to both basic and applied research since 2017. He completed his Master’s in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management (2014–2017) and Bachelor’s in Biology (Zoology) (2010–2014).

• Key research areas: Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Wild Ungulates, Spatio-Temporal Modeling, GPS Telemetry

His recent work integrates decision-support tools for sustainable ungulate management, mathematical approaches like Benford’s Law for telemetry data validation, and climate adaptation strategies for forest protection. Collaborations span EU institutions and national parks.

His 14 publications (2018–2025) focus on wild ungulate behavior, interspecies competition, telemetry analytics, and canid morphology, with methodologies bridging ecology, statistics, and conservation policy. He has advised 4 Master’s students and contributed to practical guidelines for red deer and chamois management.

• Scientific awards:
  • Granser-United Global Academy Forschungspreis für eine Nachhaltige Jagd (2022)
  • YO Research Award by CIC (2020)
  • Nationalpark Hohe Tauern stipend (2021)