Rafael Bohn Reckziegel

Rafael Bohn Reckziegel is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Science and Technology, focusing on remote sensing of riparian vegetation and environmental research. His work integrates terrestrial LiDAR and UAV-LS technologies to analyze woody vegetation structure and ecosystem services.

• Education: PhD in Structural and Functional Analysis of Trees (University of Freiburg, 2023), Master in European Forestry (University of Eastern Finland, 2018), Bachelor in Forest Engineering (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 2015).

Research Interests include:

• Non-destructive biomass assessment
• Carbon stock quantification
• Agroforestry windbreak systems
• 3D vegetation phenotyping
• Hydrological and pedological interactions
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 13, 15, 2)

Publication Trends show a focus on agroforestry applications in Southern Africa and Brazil, LiDAR-based structural analysis of woody plants, and carbon/water dynamics in integrated systems. Notable collaborations include J. P. Sheppard, S. Hassler, and E. Rochelmeyer.

Labs & Teams involve international agroforestry research networks and remote sensing technology development groups. His work aligns with climate resilience studies and sustainable land-use practices.