Ralf Ludwig

Ralf Ludwig is an Adjunct Professor in Physical Geography and Environmental Modeling at the Department of Geography, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, and currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences. His work bridges advanced environmental modeling with remote sensing applications across diverse climatic regions.

His research focuses on process-based environmental modeling, particularly in hydrology and water resources management under climate change. He specializes in multi-scale and multi-parametric SAR and optical remote sensing, data assimilation, and model integration, contributing significantly to international climate research initiatives.

Ludwig coordinates the EU-FP7 project 'Climate Induced Changes on the Hydrology of Mediterranean Basins' (CLIMB) and chairs the 'Changes in the Hydrological Cycle' program within the European Climate Research Alliance (ECRA). His work extends to the Arctic, where he collaborates with ArcticNet, contributing to high-resolution remote sensing and modeling of permafrost dynamics in Northern Quebec.

He leads multiple research projects funded by ESA, DLR, and ASI, and maintains strong academic exchange with partners in Québec. His leadership spans both scientific innovation and institutional governance as Dean.

Scientific Leadership and Projects:

• Coordinator, EU-FP7 CLIMB Project
• Chair, ECRA 'Changes in the Hydrological Cycle' Program
• Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in ESA, DLR, ASI projects
• Collaborator, ArcticNet (Network of Centres of Excellence of Canada)
• Lead, high-resolution remote sensing monitoring network for permafrost in Northern Quebec

Ludwig fosters international research collaborations, particularly between LMU Munich and academic partners in Québec, supporting academic exchange and joint research in climate and environmental systems.