Stephan Kopf

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Stephan Kopf is a faculty member at the Faculty of Spatial Information, where he holds the Professorship in Informatics and Geoinformatics. He actively contributes to research in geographic information systems (GIS), computer graphics, computer vision, and multimedia technologies. His academic leadership roles include serving as Dean and as a member of the Faculty Council, with advisory roles in the Senate.

His research spans crowd simulation, image/video retargeting, augmented reality platforms, and interactive learning systems. He focuses on algorithm development for GIS, temporal effects in re-captured video, and scalable solutions for classroom interactivity. His work frequently integrates machine learning, mobile computing, and geospatial data.

For teaching, he oversees courses such as Internet Technologies, Informatics, and Programming in degree programs like Geoinformatics/Management and Surveying. He supervises theses involving programming-centric topics like mobile app development, VR applications, and astronomical analysis of geospatial data.