Thomas E. Bittner

Thomas E. Bittner serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo, specializing in formal and applied ontology with particular focus on spatial and temporal reasoning. His academic work bridges philosophy, computer science, and geographic information systems.

His research interests encompass Formal and Applied Ontology, Ontology of Space, Time and Spatial Entities, Spatio-Temporal Reasoning, and Bio-Medical Ontology. He investigates fundamental questions about spatial relations, vagueness in geographic boundaries, and quantum-inspired models for geographic information systems, developing rigorous formal frameworks applicable to both philosophical and computational domains.

His publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with cutting-edge topics in ontology, particularly exploring quantum geography concepts and computational implementations of formal ontologies. Key themes across his work include the representation of spatial vagueness, quantum-inspired geographic modeling, and verifiable computational ontology systems.

Bittner holds a PhD from the Technical University of Vienna and teaches courses including Logic and Spatial Ontology. His contact information lists office location at 109 Park Hall on UB's North Campus with phone (716) 645-5149.