Sabine Hennig

Sabine Hennig is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) at the University of Salzburg. She leads the iDEAS:lab and focuses on geo participation, citizen science, and user-centered applications for special needs users. Her work bridges geospatial technologies with education and sustainability, emphasizing accessibility and participatory approaches.

Research Interests:

• Geo-participation and citizen science frameworks
• Applications of digital geomedia in education for sustainable development
• Accessibility in geospatial tools for diverse user groups
• Spatial planning and participatory design for inclusive cities

Key Contributions:

Her research addresses challenges in participatory spatial data collection and the integration of digital geomedia into educational settings. Notable projects include the u3Green initiative for youth engagement and the citizenMorph project for geomorphological citizen science. She also develops frameworks for inclusive web-mapping and accessible spatial technologies.

Grants & Collaborations:

Active in international projects, including collaborations with institutions in Central Asia (e.g., Uzbekistan) and contributions to the ESDplus and DSinGIS initiatives. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing environmental sustainability and technology accessibility.

Labs/Teams:

• Leads the iDEAS:lab, fostering innovation in digital geomedia and sustainable development.
• Collaborates with the UN Environment Programme and local NGOs on participatory spatial planning.