Zbynek Malenovsky

Prof. Dr. Zbynek Malenovsky is a full Professor at the Institute of Geography, University of Bonn, where he leads the Remote Sensing Research Group (AG Malenovsky). His work integrates advanced optical remote sensing, imaging spectroscopy, and 3D radiative transfer modeling to study plant eco-physiology and ecosystem responses to climate change.

His research interests include:

• Quantitative remote sensing of vegetation biochemical and structural traits
• Solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) detection
• 3D radiative transfer modeling (e.g., DART model development)
• Climate change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems
• Machine learning applications in hyperspectral data analysis
• Land surface modeling and data assimilation

His recent publications span high-impact journals in remote sensing and environmental science, with a strong focus on vegetation stress detection, canopy-level photosynthesis modeling, and deep learning-based biodiversity estimation using multisensor satellite data (Sentinel-1/2, Landsat, hyperspectral UAS). His work often involves collaborations with institutions like CESBIO (France) and the Global Change Research Institute (Czech Republic).

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He actively supervises graduate students, including PhD candidates Thang Quang Nguyen and Lucas Casuccio, and offers thesis topics in areas such as bark beetle infestation mapping, pollinator habitat monitoring, and urban imperviousness analysis. He teaches advanced courses in physical geography, remote sensing methods, and land surface modeling, emphasizing hands-on use of software like ENVI, QGIS, SNAP, and Google Earth Engine.

His research group is embedded in key initiatives such as PhenoRob (DFG Cluster of Excellence) and the Center for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (ZFL), highlighting strong institutional support and interdisciplinary collaboration.