Stephan Hörbinger

Stephan Hörbinger is a Researcher at the Institute of Soil Bioengineering and Landscape Construction within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. With expertise in soil bioengineering and ecosystem restoration, he leads projects addressing climate change mitigation, invasive species control, and sustainable infrastructure along railway networks and river systems.

• Academic Affiliation: Researcher at BOKU since 2014
• Key Research Areas: Climate adaptation, erosion control, invasive plant management, hydromorphological restoration
• Project Leadership: 11 projects including EU-funded LIFE DICCA and ÖBB railway climate analyses
• International Collaboration: Active in Brazil, El Salvador, and China river restoration initiatives

His research integrates nature-based solutions for urban and tropical environments, with publications focusing on ecosystem services, vegetation dynamics, and bioengineering life cycle assessments. Supervised 2 master's theses on invasive species control and vegetation management.