جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Natural Hazards
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Wildfire Vulnerability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Papathoma-Köhle is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Alpine Natural Hazards , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. She holds a PhD in Tsunami Vulnerability Assessment from Coventry University (UK) and has held roles as Academic Coordinator of the MSc 'Risk Prevention and Disaster Management' at University of Vienna. Her research focuses on natural hazard vulnerability , particularly wildfire and flood risks in alpine regions, with methodological expertise in indicator-based vulnerability assessment and physical vulnerability indices . Education: PhD in Natural Hazards (Coventry University, UK) MSc in Environmental Management (University of Durham, UK) Geology Degree (University of Athens, Greece) Research: Specializes in wildfire vulnerability indices, flood risk modeling, and climate change adaptation frameworks. Developed the Physical Vulnerability Index (PVI) for buildings and contributed to EU-funded projects like FLOODLABEL and EXTEND. Awards: Elise Richter Scholarship (2016) Back to Research Grant (2012) Young European Scientist Award (2002) Projects: Led FWF-funded research on physical vulnerability indicators and collaborated on EU programs for wildfire preparedness. Current work includes climate change adaptation tools for Austrian infrastructure. Advising: Supervised 6 Master's/PhD students on wildfire and flood vulnerability topics. Publications: Over 106 peer-reviewed works; recent articles focus on wildfire indices, IPCC risk diagrams, and dynamic flooding assessment.

Manuel Arellanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Panel Data Analysis
• Labour Economics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Manuel Arellano is Professor of Economics at the Center for Monetary and Financial Studies (CEMFI) in Madrid since 1991, with prior appointments at the University of Oxford (1985-89) and London School of Economics (1989-91). A leading econometrician specializing in panel data analysis, his work bridges theoretical econometrics and labor economics applications. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Barcelona and Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. Arellano's research focuses on econometric methodology for panel data, particularly dynamic models with heterogeneity. His seminal book Panel Data Econometrics (2003) established foundational frameworks for nonlinear and dynamic panel estimation. Current work extends to distributional analysis of random coefficients and robust inference under uncertainty, maintaining consistent emphasis on labor market applications like unemployment duration and policy evaluation. His publication history reveals a 30-year trajectory advancing panel data econometrics, evolving from specification testing (1987-1995) to sophisticated dynamic and nonlinear models (2003-2014), with persistent focus on practical implementation and labor economics applications. Major honors include: President of the Econometric Society (2014) Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2014) Rey Jaime I Prize in Economics (2012) ISI Highly Cited Researcher status (2010) Fellow of the Econometric Society (2002) No information on student advising or research grants appears in the source materials. Similarly, details about research laboratories or collaborative teams are not documented in the provided texts.

• Forest Inventory and Monitoring
• LiDAR Technology Applications
• Forest Regeneration Quantification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tobias Ofner-Graff is a researcher at the Institute of Forest Growth within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Based at Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Wien, his work focuses on advanced forest monitoring technologies. His research interests include: LiDAR and remote sensing applications in forestry Automated forest inventory systems Forest regeneration quantification Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) data analysis Sustainable forest harvesting planning Recent project contributions include: Leading lidar-based forest monitoring systems development Developing spatial forest growth models Implementing digital inventory workflows His publications demonstrate expertise in: Quantifying forest resources through 3D point clouds Advanced timber stack measurement techniques ALS data integration for forest modeling Mobile laser scanning applications Forest climate adaptation strategies

• Financial Intermediation
• Banking Regulation
• Market Microstructure
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Gehrig is a Professor of Finance at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of Finance within the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Statistics. He holds honorary doctorates and is a Research Fellow at prominent institutions like the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the Systemic Risk Centre (LSE). His research focuses on financial intermediation, banking regulation, market microstructure, and systemic risk, with notable contributions to understanding liquidity provision and ESG impacts on bank resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, London School of Economics (1990) Habilitation, University of Basel (1995) Diplomvolkswirt, University of Bonn (1986) Exchange Programs: UC Berkeley (1984–85), UC Berkeley (1984–85) Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical finance and policy, emphasizing systemic risk, capital regulation, and ethical finance. Recent studies explore the interplay between ESG practices and bank stability, transatlantic banking differences, and historical financial crises like the Panic of 1907. Grants & Awards: FWF and OeNB grants for systemic risk research 2024 Doctor of Science honoris causa (Hanken School) Best Paper Awards in Atlantic Economic Journal and Journal of Financial Stability Professional Contributions: Editor-in-Chief of Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research , former Director of the Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF), and advisor to central banks. He has supervised over 50 doctoral students, many placed in top academic and financial institutions globally. Labs/Initiatives: Leads the Resilience Research Network at the University of Vienna, focusing on geopolitical risks and financial stability. Co-organizes annual conferences on ethical finance and systemic risk.

• Natural Hazards
• Debris Flows
• Rockfall
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Johannes Hübl is a Full Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the Institute for Alpine Natural Hazards within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. His research focuses on alpine mass movement dynamics—particularly debris flows, rockfalls, and floods—with emphasis on risk management, mitigation engineering, and climate change adaptation. He maintains an active project portfolio including EU-funded initiatives and Austrian federal collaborations. His primary research interests include the physical processes of debris flows (surge dynamics, run-up behavior, sediment transport), rockfall hazard assessment, flood protection engineering, and climate change impacts on alpine hazards. Recent work pioneers advanced monitoring techniques like pulse-Doppler radar and LiDAR for real-time measurement of flow velocity and height, directly informing protective dam design and early warning systems. He also develops GIS-integrated simulation models for granular flows and risk assessment. Hübl's publications trend toward high-resolution field studies of debris flow dynamics, with significant focus on spatial impact distribution, statistical discharge modeling, and wildfire-hazard linkages. This reflects growing priorities in climate-resilient infrastructure and quantifiable risk assessment methodologies across European alpine regions. Scientific awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided materials. Advising and grants: Professor Hübl has supervised numerous university theses as indicated by his profile. His grant leadership spans over 30 projects since 1994, including: EU projects: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (2024-2028), THARMIT (2000-2003) Austrian federal funding: 20+ projects with BMLFUW/BMF (e.g., rockfall detection, sediment management) International commissions: Bhutan flood mitigation (2000), Melamchi River reviews (2023) Industry collaborations: Check dam failure analysis, Cougar Creek optimization Labs and teams: He directs field monitoring operations including the Illgraben (Switzerland) and Gadria Creek (Italy) test sites. His institute employs physical modeling (hydraulic experiments, laser scanning) and develops real-time warning systems for alpine catchments, working closely with Austrian watershed management agencies and European consortia on event documentation and structural countermeasures.

Warner Marzocchiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seismic Hazard Analysis
• Volcanic Hazard Analysis
• Earthquake Forecasting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Warner Marzocchi is Professor of Geophysics and Natural Hazard Forecasting at the University of Naples Federico II and Scuola Superiore Meridionale. He holds a PhD in Physics (1992) and a degree in Earth Sciences (1987) from the University of Bologna. Previously, he served as Chief Scientist at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (2003-2018) and held visiting positions at the University of Southern California and the Institute of Statistical Mathematics in Tokyo. His research focuses on seismic/volcanic hazard analysis, earthquake forecasting, statistical seismology, and hazard model validation. He coordinates international projects in natural hazard assessment and serves on advisory panels including the International Atomic Energy Agency, US National Seismic Hazard Model, and Global Volcano Model. Marzocchi's recent publications demonstrate advances in probabilistic forecasting models, operational earthquake forecasting systems, and statistical validation methods. His work frequently applies machine learning and complex systems theory to seismic and volcanic processes across Italy, California, and New Zealand. Honors: Ranked among world's top 2% scientists (2019-present) Member of Academia Europaea (2018) Editorial awards from Geophysical Journal International (2010) and Geophysical Research Letters (2003) He teaches graduate courses in geophysics, statistics, and hazard forecasting, and has advised numerous PhD students. He leads research teams focused on seismic risk mitigation and volcanic unrest management.

• Geomechanics
• Granular Materials
• Foundation Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wu, Wei is a Professor and Director at Institute of Geotechnical Engineering , Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards, BOKU University, Vienna, Austria. With over two decades of academic and industry experience, his work bridges geotechnical research and engineering practice. Education: Dr.-Ing. in Geotechnical Engineering (Karlsruhe University, Germany, 1986–1993), MSc in Geotechnical Engineering (Xian University of Technology, China, 1982–1985), Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Wuhan University, China, 1978–1982). Research Interests span geomechanics, granular materials, and computational geotechnical engineering. His expertise includes: Constitutive modeling of soils and granular media Numerical simulation of landslides and debris flows Soil bioengineering and root reinforcement Geo-energy systems and energy storage Advanced computational methods (SPH, DEM, FE) Selected Google Scholar Articles (2025–2024) highlight innovations in hypoplastic models for climate-affected soils, machine learning applications for slope stability, and multiscale simulations of geohazards. His work emphasizes both theoretical advancements (e.g., phase-field fracture models) and practical solutions (e.g., centrifuge testing for tunnel design). Scientific Awards include: Advanced Grant, European Research Council (2024) Gold Medal, Technical University of Brno (2024) Teaching & Supervision covers soil mechanics, tunneling, and advanced geotechnical courses. He has supervised over 30 PhD and 100 MSc theses, mentoring future engineers in numerical methods and geohazard mitigation. Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief of Acta Geotechnica , founder of Springer Series in Geomechanics, and Chairman of the Otto Pregl Foundation (€3M endowment). He organized key conferences like the China-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering (2018) and International Symposium on Particle-Based Continuum Methods (2019).

• Forest Engineering
• Timber Harvesting Systems
• Work Safety in Forestry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karl Stampfer is a Professor of Forest Engineering at the Institute of Forest Engineering within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Appointed in 2012, he leads research on digital transformation in forestry operations with emphasis on work safety, steep-terrain harvesting, and climate-resilient infrastructure. His work bridges engineering practice and academic innovation through the Forest Demonstration Centre. His academic credentials include a Diploma (1991), Doctoral degree (1996), and Habilitation (2002), all from BOKU. Career progression shows continuous engagement: University assistant at the Institute of Forest Engineering from 1993, culminating in his full professorship. Stampfer's research focuses on Forest Engineering with three core pillars: (1) Timber harvesting system optimization for steep terrain using winch-assisted and cable yarding technologies, (2) Work safety through UWB sensors and causal accident modeling, and (3) Digitalization via laser scanning (TLS/ALS) for forest inventory, road monitoring, and digital twin development. His work integrates sustainable resource management with practical industry applications. Analysis of his 78 publications reveals a strong 2022-2024 trend: digital tools dominate 65% of outputs, particularly LiDAR for danger zone monitoring and climate adaptation. Safety research comprises 25%, with accident counterfactuals and ergonomic analysis. The remaining 10% addresses biomass logistics and road engineering, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to European mountain forestry challenges. Scientific recognition includes: Promotion Award of the Foundation '120 Years of University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna' (2002) Schrödinger Fellowship at ETH Zurich's Professorship for Forest Engineering (1997) Promotion Award of the Austrian Society for Occupational Medicine (1996) He has supervised numerous theses with no publicly listed advisees. Grant activity centers on externally funded research reports (e.g., SafeForests, LaDiWaldi) despite zero ongoing projects shown. Collaborations with AUVA, Land Kärnten, and international consortia like IUFRO drive his practical knowledge transfer to forest associations and policymakers. Stampfer operates within BOKU's Forest Demonstration Centre and co-leads the HCAI-Lab with Andreas Holzinger. His team specializes in field validation of digital tools, including the Seilgerätesimulator (VR training) and UWB danger zone monitors. Current work targets autonomous harvesting systems and AI explainability for accident prevention, as evidenced by 2025 presentations at FORMEC and Woodmaster events.

• Waste Management
• Circular Economy
• Resource Recovery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stefan Petrus Salhofer is an Associate Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute for Waste and Resource Management within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. He holds a doctorate in agricultural sciences with a focus on waste management and has been an academic staff member since the early 1990s, achieving the rank of Associate Professor in 2002. His work spans research, teaching, and policy advising in waste and circular economy systems. His research interests include waste management, circular economy, e-waste recycling, resource efficiency, urban waste systems, and environmental assessment of products. He has led over 75 research projects, many funded by the EU, Austrian national agencies, and international organizations. His work often addresses developing country contexts, including China, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. He has published extensively, with recent articles focusing on plastic recycling, food waste prevention, lithium-ion battery recycling, and digital tools for waste reduction. The trends in his recent publications emphasize circular economy transitions, material recovery from complex waste streams (especially e-waste), environmental impacts of consumption, and capacity building in low-income regions. His work combines technical analysis with socio-economic and policy dimensions, reflecting a systems approach to sustainability. Awarded funding from the Jubiläumsfonds der Österreichischen Nationalbank for multiple projects. Principal investigator in EU Horizon 2020 and other international research consortia. Contributor to technical reports for the European Commission and international development agencies. He advises on waste policy and has mentored numerous researchers, though formal student lists are not publicly listed. He leads research teams and collaborates widely, particularly with experts in e-waste and urban metabolism. His lab focuses on waste characterization, recycling technologies, and circular economy modeling. He continues active research with projects ongoing through 2027.

• Forest Engineering
• Remote Sensing
• Digital Transformation in Forestry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Gollob is a researcher at the Institute of Forest Growth within the Department for Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna . His work focuses on integrating advanced technologies like LiDAR and personal laser scanning (PLS) into forestry operations for improved inventory, monitoring, and safety. Gollob leads projects such as Digitization of round wood measurements along the forestry/wood value chain using laser scanning (2024–2027) and contributes to subprojects like Lidar based forest monitoring and harvesting planning (2023–2026). Research Interests: Digital transformation in forestry, remote sensing, forest engineering, tree species classification, and sustainable forest management. Projects: 3 active or completed research projects funded by Austrian federal ministries and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). Advising: Supervised 13 theses (7 master’s, 6 diploma) related to laser scanning applications, timber measurement, and forest safety. Media Appearances: 16 media mentions (print, web) discussing digital forestry solutions, including interviews and public outreach on forest monitoring and safety. Presentations: 78 lectures across 10 countries (Austria, USA, Italy, Germany, etc.), with keynotes on digital forestry and human-centered AI. Publications: 106 publications, including high-impact journal articles and conference proceedings on LiDAR, forest inventory, and smart sensor systems.

Mirco Toninمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labour economics
• Public service motivation
• Experimental economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mirco Tonin serves as Professor of Economic Policy at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and Director of the Institute for the Evaluation of Public Policies at the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK-IRVAPP) in Trento. His academic career includes previous positions as Full Professor at the University of Southampton and various consulting roles with the World Bank and International Labour Office (ILO). Professor Tonin's research spans multiple domains including labor economics, public service motivation, experimental economics, behavioral economics, social capital, policy evaluation, public finance, and social preferences. His recent work examines diverse topics from labor market institutions to charitable giving, prosocial motivation, behavioral aspects related to car accidents, water consumption patterns, and educational effectiveness. His publications appear in leading journals across economics, public policy, and interdisciplinary fields. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious fellowships: 2017 Fellow, Global Labor Organization (GLO) 2015 Research Fellow, Dondena Centre, Bocconi University 2013 Research Fellow, CESifo, Munich 2011 UniCredit Foscolo Europe Fellow, Central European University 2011 Research Fellow, IZA – Institute for the Study of Labor 2010 Fellow, Higher Education Academy Professor Tonin has supervised numerous undergraduate, master's, and PhD students, currently advising three doctoral candidates. As Institute Director, he promotes evidence-based policy through research awards and educational activities for public officials. He actively engages with media through regular contributions to newspapers like Corriere dell'Alto Adige and Sole24Ore, with his research featured in major outlets including the New York Times, Financial Times, and BBC.

Barbara Schneider-Muntauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering
• Natural Hazards
• Tunnel Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Schneider-Muntau is a Professor at the University of Innsbruck, leading the Unit of Geotechnical Engineering within the Institute of Infrastructure. She holds a habilitation in numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering, completed in 2019. Her academic roles include heading the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory and serving as part of the Doctoral Program 'Natural Hazards'. Her research focuses on numerical modeling in geotechnics, natural hazards (including landslide-generated impulse waves and slope stability), tunnel construction collaborations with BBT SE, and geotechnical laboratory experiments. She actively contributes to international conferences and has supervised numerous dissertations and master's theses. She has been recognized with the Cardinal Innitzer Prize and the Prize of the City of Innsbruck for scientific research. Barbara has supervised students such as Dai Xiaoru (submerged slope stability), Franco Andrea (landslide-generated impulse waves assessment), and Kilian Sinah (nappe structure studies). Her research projects include the MTB brake shafts project (FFG) and Proslide (Research South Tyrol 2019). She leads the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory and is involved in organizing the annual Summer School on Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering.

• Snow Science
• Avalanche Research
• Glaciology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Reiweger is an Associate Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where she conducts research at the Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering within the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards. Her work focuses on snow physics, avalanche dynamics, and mountain risk management, bridging fundamental research with practical safety applications. Dr. Reiweger's research spans snow mechanics, glaciology, and cryospheric sciences, emphasizing both theoretical modeling and field applications. Her work combines physics-based approaches with innovative measurement techniques to understand snowpack stability, avalanche formation mechanisms, and risk assessment methodologies. Recent projects highlight her expertise in developing sensor technologies for snow monitoring and analyzing the impacts of changing snow conditions on avalanche hazards. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of snow science, particularly in developing monitoring systems using drones and sensor arrays, optimizing avalanche simulation parameters, and addressing specific challenges like glide-snow avalanches in construction sites. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental snow physics toward increasingly applied studies that directly inform mountain safety practices. International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) Avalanche Divas Award (2018) Marie Heim-Vögtlin Grant of the Swiss National Science Foundation (2014) Multiple ISSW Avalanche Divas travel grants (2016, 2010) Young Scientists Award at Swiss Geoscience Meeting (2009) Dr. Reiweger actively supervises graduate students and leads multiple research projects funded by national companies and federal ministries. Her work often involves transdisciplinary collaboration with practitioners in avalanche control, mountain rescue services, and winter tourism. She maintains a strong international research network, evidenced by her ongoing summer research visits to the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos.

• Natural Hazards
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Georg Nagl is a researcher at the Institute of Alpine Natural Hazards under the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. His work focuses on debris flow mechanics, natural hazard mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. Research Interests : Debris flow dynamics Impact force analysis Natural hazard monitoring Climate-resilient infrastructure Geotechnical disaster prevention Mountain torrent management Scientific Contributions : His recent publications analyze temporal/spatial debris flow patterns, stress anisotropy in flows, and innovative monitoring barriers. Keywords span environmental engineering, geotechnics, and hydrology. Theses Supervision : Supervised the Master's thesis Evaluation of methods for determining the discharge of a debris flow on the Lattenbach (2023). Project Involvement : Active in EU/national projects like Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Critical Infrastructure (2024-2028) and Detection of rockfall using structure-borne sound (2023-2025), focusing on hazard reduction technologies.

• Statistics
• Applied Mathematics
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bernhard Spangl is a Lecturer at the Institute for Applied Statistics and Computing , School of Spatial Planning, Landscape and Infrastructure, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. With a doctorate in Technical Sciences (2008) and a degree in Technical Mathematics (2003), his work bridges statistical methodology with applications in environmental science, agriculture, and bioprocess engineering. Current research focuses on robust statistical methods for environmental data, ecotoxicology (glyphosate impacts on soil organisms), and agricultural pest dynamics under climate change. His projects include Robust Risk Estimation (2011–2016), Fusarium Contamination in Garlic (2018–2023), and Debris Flow Event Modeling (2015–2025). Publication Trends span environmental monitoring, agricultural pest behavior, and statistical modeling. Over 100 publications and 61 lectures globally (USA, Europe, Asia) highlight methodological innovations and interdisciplinary applications. Supervised Theses include Katharina Stallberger (2025), Fabian Pelzmann (2024), and projects on bioprocess control, biostatistics, and ecological resilience.