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Thomas Blaschke is a Research Fellow at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS, University of Salzburg. His work bridges geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and sustainable urban systems, emphasizing object-based image analysis (OBIA) as a transformative paradigm in geographic information science. Research Areas : Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Spatial Research, Physical Geography, Cartography Blaschke’s publications highlight advancements in OBIA techniques, sustainable landscape management, and urban monitoring using geospatial technologies. His 2014 paper on Geographic Object-based Image Analysis (GEOBIA) demonstrates its integration into modern remote sensing workflows. He has received prestigious awards including the Christian-Doppler-Preis , Marie Curie Research Grant , and Fulbright Professorship , underscoring his international impact. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by grants from institutions like the European Commission and University of South Carolina. Scientific Awards : Christian-Doppler-Preis des Landes Salzburg Marie Curie Research Grant Förderungspreis der Österreichischen Geographischen Gesellschaft Fulbright Professorship Provost Grant of the University of South Carolina

• Geosciences
• Geoinformatics
• Remote sensing
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Josef Strobl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geoinformatics , Paris Lodron University of Salzburg. With over 40 years of research activity (since 1982), he has produced 168 publications and participated in 51 projects. His work focuses on GIScience, spatial data infrastructure, remote sensing, and environmental engineering applications. Education : Not explicitly detailed in the text Research Interests : Geospatial technologies, data sharing frameworks, climate action support, hydrological modeling, and interdisciplinary applications in Central Asia Recent Publications (2021-2025) demonstrate expertise in geospatial ecosystems, water resource analysis, disease monitoring, and educational frameworks using GIS technologies across multiple domains including climate science, health geography, and regional development. Scientific Awards Christian-Doppler Preis (1989) Ehrenzeichen des Landes Salzburg (2018) Erasmus+ Botschafter (2022) Kulturfonds Salzburg Kinder- und Jugendprojektpreis (2020) Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) Leadership Roles include membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (since 2021), full membership in the Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2010), and organizing major conferences like GISCA 2024-2025. He contributes to editorial activities and peer review processes.

• Geoinformatics
• GIScience
• Spatial Data Infrastructure
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Prof. Dr. Tilo Felgenhauer is a Professor of Human Geography at the Upper Austria University of Teacher Education . His research focuses on spatial constructions, technology use, qualitative methodologies, and regional studies in Central Germany and Patagonia. He holds a Habilitation in Geography from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (2011) and a PhD from the same institution (2006). His work bridges social theory and geography, examining how technology interacts with spatial practices. Key contributions include Geographies of Digital Culture (2018) and analyses of spatial metaphors in crises. He emphasizes critical engagement with digital tools in education and regional development. Publications span over 20 years, addressing topics like VGI ethics (2017), regional identity in media (2007), and geopolitics of digital infrastructure. His recent work explores hybrid geographies in Patagonia and the socio-spatial impacts of digital transformation. Education: Habilitation in Geography (2011), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena PhD in Geography (2006), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Geography Diplom (2001), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena He advises on spatial citizenship frameworks and collaborates internationally, co-editing volumes on digital culture and regional studies. His research integrates empirical fieldwork with theoretical discourse analysis.

• Human Geography
• Spatial Analysis
• Technology Use and Infrastructure
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Qihao Weng is a prominent academic in Earth and Cosmic Sciences, currently serving as Chair Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (since 2021) and Professor at Indiana State University's Department of Earth & Environmental Systems (since 2009). He leads the Center for Urban and Environmental Change at Indiana State and is Editor-in-Chief of the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. His research focuses on urban ecology, remote sensing, and geospatial AI, addressing urban climate, land use dynamics, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Weng has received numerous accolades, including Fellowships from AAAS, IEEE, and ASPRS, and prestigious awards like the Taylor & Francis Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) and AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honors (2021). He has held visiting professorships in China and France and contributed to NASA and Japanese research initiatives. His work bridges theoretical and applied geospatial science, emphasizing interdisciplinary urban and environmental studies. As a leader in remote sensing, he has directed major research centers and advised on international projects. His grants and collaborations span climate modeling, urban heat island mitigation, and geospatial technology development. Dr. Weng’s lab at Indiana State focuses on advancing sustainable urban systems through innovative geospatial methodologies.

• Sustainability science
• Urban ecology
• GIscience
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Johannes Scholz is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Geoinformation and Cartography at Vienna University of Technology . His work bridges GIScience, spatial data analysis, and user-centric technologies. Research Focus : GIS applications, web mapping, spatial scheduling, and data management. Contributions : Explored machine learning for tourism flow prediction, FOSS-GIS education tools, NoSQL databases for unstructured data, and GIS-integrated operations research for logistics. Collaborations : Engaged in interdisciplinary projects with colleagues like Norbert Bartelme and Gerhard Navratil.

• Geoinformation
• Cartography
• Web Mapping
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Christoph Traun is a Researcher in Geoinformatics at Paris Lodron University Salzburg, affiliated with the International Institute for Geoinformatics. With continuous project involvement since 2001, he currently contributes to ongoing initiatives including TStour (Tien Shan tourism development, 2025-2026) and previously led roles in GI-N2K and ENERGEO projects focused on geospatial workforce development and environmental monitoring. His research centers on advanced cartographic techniques and geospatial analysis, with significant contributions to animated choropleth maps, value generalization methods, and spatial autocorrelation applications. Recent work explores AI integration in cartography (e.g., generative KI systems) and GIS education innovation, particularly examining ChatGPT's impact on teaching methodologies. He maintains strong focus on practical applications in urban planning, sustainability assessment, and tourism development. Traun's publication record reveals evolving trends from foundational GIS education research toward cutting-edge geovisualization and AI-driven spatial analysis. His 2021-2025 output demonstrates increasing emphasis on temporal data visualization, ethical AI implementation, and interdisciplinary urban studies. Award for outstanding teaching (2015) Special Achievement in GIS Award: UNIGIS (2014) As project staff in five major grants totaling over 15 years of continuous funding, Traun has secured significant resources for geospatial research including EU-funded initiatives like ENERGEO (environmental impact of energy use) and VESTA-GIS (vocational GIS training). His collaborative approach involves partnerships across Europe and Central Asia, with recent work focusing on workforce development and sustainable tourism metrics. He actively participates in the UNIGIS network and contributes to academic discourse through conference workshops and public lectures on geovisualization principles, most recently presenting at the u3Green Workshop (2024) and TStour seminar series.

• Geoinformatics
• Cartography
• Geographic Information Systems
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Bernhard Zagel is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Geoinformatics at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg . Holding the degrees Mag. and Dr., he has built a prolific career at the intersection of geoinformatics, glaciology and sustainable mobility, leading more than 37 research projects and authoring or co-authoring 87 scholarly publications since 1998. Education & Academic Standing While the exact details of his doctoral studies are not reproduced in the supplied text, his long-standing affiliation with the University of Salzburg since 1998 and his current rank of Senior Scientist testify to a robust academic trajectory in geosciences and geoinformatics. Research Interests Cryosphere & Climate: multi-decadal glacier mass-balance series for Stubacher Sonnblickkees and other Austrian glaciers; glacier–climate interactions; sea-level-rise implications. Geoinformatics & GIScience: spatial data infrastructures, GIS-based environmental monitoring, network analysis and mobility modelling. Sustainable Urban Mobility: digital-twin frameworks for 15-minute-city concepts, bike-sharing system planning, urban logistics and city-scale innovation labs. His work is explicitly aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Publication Landscape Recent outputs (2020–2025) concentrate on three thematic pillars: (1) annual glaciological monitoring reports for the LTER Stubachtal site, (2) methodological advances in GIScience for transport and mobility, and (3) open-data repositories of glacier mass-balance records now hosted on PANGAEA. These contributions collectively advance both scientific understanding and practical tools for climate adaptation. Scientific Awards VCÖ Mobility Award 2019 (shared) for Sustainable Mobility research Esri UC Map Gallery People’s Choice Award 2009 (twice) Austrian Eco-label for Green Meetings (2015–2019 & 2019–2023) Leadership & Funding Zagel has secured and directed numerous third-party-funded projects, including the ongoing CITWIN and UML 2.0 initiatives (digital twins for sustainable mobility), and the short-term GlacierMonitorTalent 2023 project. He has served as project manager or scientific coordinator for >35 completed projects since 2006. Laboratories & Field Sites He acts as lead scientist and data manager for the LTER Site Sonnblickkees | Stubachtal , a flagship long-term ecological research platform in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The site integrates automated weather and ablation stakes, UAV surveys and participatory science for continuous glacier and permafrost monitoring.

• Geoinformatics
• GIScience
• Glaciology
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Shahnawaz is a Lecturer at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS , Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences , University of Salzburg. His work spans GIScience education, environmental management, and regional development in mountain ecosystems. Research Focus: GIScience Education, Mountain Ecosystems, Data Modelling Teaching: Courses on GIS data structures, environmental management, and regional development theories Notable projects include SPATIALreason (2011), SPATIALtech (2010), and emGIS (2005–2007), funded by organizations like ASEA Uninet and the European Commission. He has organized international workshops and presented at conferences across Asia and Europe.

• GIScience Education
• Curriculum Development
• Mountain Ecosystems
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Krzysztof Janowicz is a Professor at the University of Vienna and Head of the Department of Geography and Regional Research. Previously, he held full professorships at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and Pennsylvania State University. He directs the Research Network Data Science and is Editor-in-Chief of the Semantic Web journal. His research focuses on Spatial Data Science, GeoAI, and knowledge graphs, emphasizing the integration of semantic and data-driven approaches. Education includes a PhD in Geoinformatics from the University of Münster and postdoctoral work at the Institute for Geoinformatics. Teaching includes courses on spatial data science, cartography, and geoinformatics, such as field trips to Scotland and North America. He leads projects like the KnowWhereGraph, a large-scale geo-knowledge graph for interdisciplinary applications. His work addresses AI sustainability, geographic diversity evaluation, and privacy in geospatial AI. He has directed UCSB’s Center for Spatial Studies and contributed to disaster risk management frameworks through ontologies like HIP.

• Spatial Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
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Dr. Karel Kriz is an Assistant Professor of Cartography and Geoinformation Science at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Institute for Geography and Regional Research. His work focuses on advancing cartographic design, web-based cartography, and geocommunication, with a strong emphasis on mountain cartography and risk communication. He has led projects such as the VIRUS Atlas (tracking pandemic-related spatial data), AustrianVineyards.com (a wine estate mapping system), and ALBINA (cross-border avalanche risk management). Education: PhD in Geography (1994, University of Vienna), MSc in Geography (1989, University of Vienna), and studies in Computer Science at the University of Illinois, USA. Research interests include topographic mapping, thematic cartography, GIScience, and the application of cartography in disaster management and cultural heritage. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and led major interdisciplinary projects like the Hydrological Atlas of Austria and the Digitising Patterns of Power initiative. He serves on editorial boards, including the Cartographic Journal and Lecture Notes in Geoinformation , and chairs the International Cartographic Association's Mountain Cartography Commission. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in cartography, geocommunication, and risk management.

• Cartography
• GIScience
• Mountain Cartography
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Rob Kitchin is Professor in the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) and the Department of Geography at Maynooth University (National University of Ireland, Maynooth). Since 1998 he has directed or co-directed several flagship interdisciplinary centres, including the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis (2002–2013), the Digital Repository of Ireland (2009–2017) and the All-Island Research Observatory (2005–2017), and currently leads the ERC-funded Data Stories project (2022–2027). Education PhD Geography, University of Wales Swansea (1992–1995) MSc Geographical Information Systems, University of Leicester (1991–1992) BSc (Hons) Geography, University of Lancaster (1988–1991) Research Interests Rob’s work sits at the intersection of human geography , digital geographies and urban studies . He interrogates how software, big data, algorithms and spatial media reshape cities, governance and everyday life, with particular attention to questions of social justice, ethics and power. His research clusters include smart cities and urban science, software studies and code/space, cartographic theory and dashboards, data infrastructures and practices, and social geography of Ireland. Scientific Awards Maynooth University Research Achievement Award 2018 (inaugural, university-wide) Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal for the Social Sciences 2013 ERC Advanced Investigator Award 2013 ( The Programmable City ) Meridian Book Award 2011 (Association of American Geographers) Cantemir Prize 2012 (Berendel Foundation) Elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy 2015 Media Achievement Award 2015 (AAG) Numerous national e-government and geography prizes Research Funding & Leadership Principal or co-investigator on 50 funded projects worth c. €39 million from ERC, SFI, HEA, ESRC, NSF, RIA and others. Recent roles include PI of Data Stories (ERC, €2.5 m, 2022–2027), Building City Dashboards (SFI, €2.35 m, 2016–2021) and The Programmable City (ERC, €2.31 m, 2013–2018). He previously directed the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis (2002–2013) and the Digital Repository of Ireland (2009–2017). Labs, Teams & Editorial Roles Rob leads the Programmable City and Data Stories research teams at Maynooth, supervising post-docs and graduate researchers across geography, computer science and urban planning. He is Editor-in-Chief of Dialogues on Digital Society (2024–), former Managing Editor of Dialogues in Human Geography (2011–2020) and Social & Cultural Geography (2000–2009), and Editor-in-Chief of the 12-volume International Encyclopedia of Human Geography .

• Smart cities
• Software studies
• Urban geography
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Thomas Blaschke is a Full Professor of Geoinformatics and Director of the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS at the University of Salzburg. He has held leadership roles including Head of the GIScience Division and Vice-President of the Association for Geoinformatics, GeoIT and Navigation. Since 2022, he serves as Head of the Department. Education: MSc in Geography/Geographic Information Systems (1986-1992) PhD in Geography (1992-1995) Habilitation (2001) Research Focus: His work integrates spatial analysis with domain knowledge to develop GIS-based decision support systems. He specializes in bridging object-based image analysis with Geographic Information Science (GIScience), advancing methodologies in geospatial data processing and environmental modeling. Awards & Honors: Fulbright Professorship at California State University Long Beach (2006) Elected Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences PhD Supervision: He has guided over 30 doctoral students to completion, with recent projects spanning landslide mapping, urban livability assessment, participatory planning platforms, and multi-hazard susceptibility modeling using geoinformatics approaches.

• Geographic Information Science
• Object-based Image Analysis
• Spatial Analysis
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Franziska Hübl is a researcher at the Institute of Geodesy, Graz University of Technology, specializing in geospatial technologies and machine learning applications for environmental and energy challenges. Her work bridges geodesy, remote sensing, and urban systems analysis with tangible real-world implementations. Education BSc in relevant field MSc in relevant field Research Focus Her expertise spans Geodesy , Remote Sensing , and Geographic Information Systems , with concentrated efforts in urban environment modeling , photovoltaic potential assessment , and water resource monitoring . Key innovations include neural network applications for shadow analysis and satellite-based water detection systems, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary integration of geospatial engineering with sustainable energy solutions. Publication Trends Recent work (2023-2025) reveals a strategic focus on sensor fusion for environmental monitoring and renewable energy optimization. Publications consistently integrate GNSS/INS/LIDAR technologies with machine learning to address photovoltaic site selection, wave dynamics, and urban shadow modeling, reflecting a cohesive research trajectory targeting climate-resilient infrastructure. Collaborative Impact WAMOS project: Wave monitoring system using GNSS/INS on buoys PV4EAG initiative: Geospatial identification of photovoltaic installation sites Media engagement: ORF features on Kärnten heute and Steiermark heute Conference leadership: Presentations at ION GNSS+ and GIScience

• Geodesy
• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems
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Thomas Blaschke is a Professor for Geoinformatics and Head of the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS at the University of Salzburg. His work integrates methodological research in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA) with applications in spatial modeling, natural hazard assessment, and urban livability analysis. MSc in Geography/Geographic Information Systems (1986–1992) PhD in Geography (1992–1995) Habilitation (2001) His research focuses on spatial analysis, decision-support systems, and remote sensing data quality. He leads the Landscape Analysis Research Group (LARG) and co-leads Z_GIS, a hub for geospatial research and education. Blaschke’s supervised projects span multi-hazard susceptibility mapping, big Earth observation data analysis, and participatory community planning. Blaschke has held visiting professorships at the University of Vechta (Germany) and the University of South Carolina (USA). He directs the researchstudio iSPACE and contributes to international networks like the Association for Geoinformatics, GeoIT, and Navigation. Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Fulbright Professorship recipient Blaschke supervises numerous PhD students, including Karl Atzmanstorfer, Sepideh Tavakkoli, and Sansar Raj Meena, whose works address topics such as landslide inventory, data fusion, and urban planning. He is based at the University of Salzburg’s Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS, a leading center for geospatial education and research.

• Geoinformatics
• Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
• Remote Sensing
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Barbara Schernthanner-Hofer is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) at the University of Salzburg. She is an Associated Faculty member of the Doctoral College GIScience and serves on the Editorial Board of the AGIT – Journal for Applied Geoinformatics . Her research focuses on Interoperability and Spatial Data Infrastructures, Web-based Geoprocessing, and Digital Earth. Teaching: Co-supervised PhD students: Christian Neuwirth (completed May 2016) and Alfred Wieser. Current courses include Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography , SDI Services Implementation , and Spatial Statistics in the Master's program in Applied Geoinformatics. Past courses include Geodata Acquisition , Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization , and Ontologies and Semantics . Research and Editorial Roles: Serves on the Editorial Board of the AGIT – Journal for Applied Geoinformatics . Labs/Teams: Active within the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS).

• Interoperability and Spatial Data Infrastructures
• Web-based Geoprocessing
• Digital Earth
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