Stefan Mühl

Dr. Stefan Mühl is a researcher at the Institute for Outdoor Sports and Environmental Research, part of the German Sport University Cologne. His work focuses on recreational and touring rowing, with an emphasis on landscape and infrastructure preferences, demographic characteristics, and spatial analysis using GIS. He has conducted comprehensive empirical studies and disseminated findings through publications, reports, and guest lectures.

His research interests include:

• Outdoor recreation and sports tourism
• Sociodemographic analysis of athletes
• Geospatial modeling of recreational behavior
• User-centered design of sports infrastructure
• Environmental and landscape factors in physical activity

The trends in his publications reflect a strong focus on touring rowing in Germany, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. His work spans journal articles, conference posters, and a full dissertation, with recurring themes of water-based recreation, study design, and community engagement. He applies both traditional survey methods and modern GIS tools to understand recreational behavior.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Lehrpreis der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln, Kategorie "Kurse" (2019)

Dr. Mühl has been involved in teaching and knowledge transfer, delivering guest lectures at institutions like the University of Extremadura and presenting research reports to stakeholders. He led the externally funded project "Grundlagenstudie Wanderrudern" (2016–2017), demonstrating grant acquisition and project leadership. His collaborations extend across departments and institutions, particularly in sports science and environmental research.

He is affiliated with the Institute for Outdoor Sports and Environmental Research, where he contributes to research, teaching, and public outreach in outdoor sports and environmental aspects of physical activity.