جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Hydrology
• Water Resource Management
• Snow and Glacier Hydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karsten Schulz is a Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Water Management at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna. His research focuses on hydrological processes in alpine environments, remote sensing applications, and machine learning-driven environmental modeling. He leads studies on snow cover dynamics, groundwater recharge, and the integration of big data into hydrological systems analysis. Teaching responsibilities include courses on geoecology, hydrology, and uncertainties in water flow modeling. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining field observations with advanced computational methods to address challenges in climate change, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture. Recent work highlights include regional-scale assessments of Austrian water balance components, the application of superconducting gravimeters for snowpack monitoring, and the development of machine learning models for soil hydraulic property prediction. He collaborates internationally on projects involving transboundary hydrology and agricultural sustainability in East Africa. Consultation hours are held weekly (except cancellations), and his lab (iHYWA) focuses on hydrological innovation for environmental resilience. Research outputs span over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2018, addressing topics from snow hydrology to AI-driven water temperature forecasting.

Martin Loidlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• GIS and Mobility
• GIS in Planning
• Cartography and Geovisualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Loidl is a researcher in Geoinformatics at the University of Salzburg's Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS, part of the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences. His work focuses on GIS applications in mobility, urban planning, and cartography. Key projects include developing tools like NetAScore for assessing bikeability and walkability, and frameworks for analyzing transportation networks. He has authored over 75 publications, with recent work emphasizing spatial analysis for sustainable urban mobility. His research integrates agent-based modeling, spatial data science, and real-world transportation challenges. Education: Dr., MSc in Geoinformatics. Key Projects: GISMO Study on active commuting, Bike Sharing System Planning, Digital Twins for Urban Sustainability. Research Interests: GIS and mobility optimization, cartography, agent-based simulations, and spatial data science for urban planning. His contributions include software tools like NetAScore and frameworks for bicycle infrastructure analysis. Grants & Awards: Secured funding from various research initiatives; part of interdisciplinary teams addressing urban mobility challenges. Labs/Teams: Mobility Lab | UNIGIS, collaborating on projects like the Bicycle Observatory and spatial network analysis.

Michael Wimmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Real-Time Rendering
• Point Clouds
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Univ.Prof. Michael Wimmer is a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics and Visualization at TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics. His research focuses on real-time rendering, point cloud processing, GPU computing, and computational design. He leads projects involving architectural visualization, thermal simulation, and integrative design frameworks combining 4D sketching with material modeling. His work bridges computer graphics with applications in architecture and engineering. ORCID: 0000-0002-9370-2663 Research Group: Network Lab Recent research emphasizes GPU-accelerated algorithms (e.g., LOD generation for 2 billion points), real-time rendering techniques, and deep learning approaches for surface reconstruction. Collaborations span thermal simulation with civil engineers and 4D design tools for architects. Notable contributions include: Developing PPSurf for detailed surface reconstruction using point convolutions Advancing Vulkan-based rendering pipelines in academic settings Integrating light polarization for HDR imaging His lab explores applications in architectural design metaphors, computational material assessment via GeoRadar, and thermal simulation using precomputed radiative transport. Students under his supervision focus on GPU optimization, 3D reconstruction, and VR ergonomics.

• Risk research
• Renewable energy
• Wind energy
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Markus Drapalik is a researcher at the Institute for Safety and Risk Sciences within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work spans risk research, renewable energy systems, radiation protection, and technology assessment, with a strong focus on wind energy safety, particularly ice throw phenomena. He holds a doctoral degree in Natural Resources and Life Sciences and previously pursued physics doctorate studies at the University of Vienna. His research interests include risk assessment in renewable energy, particularly urban small wind turbines, photovoltaics, biogas, and nuclear safety. He has led multiple research projects on ice throw simulation, risk analysis of small wind turbines, and safety considerations for small modular reactors. His work integrates experimental physics, engineering modeling, and policy-relevant technology assessment. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in renewable energy risk mitigation, especially concerning wind turbine icing, alongside contributions to nuclear safety standards and advanced materials assessment. These works appear in journals related to cold regions science, sustainable energy, and safety research, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement. Scientific awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Markus Drapalik has supervised numerous master’s theses on topics including wind turbine recycling, seasonal energy storage, and photovoltaic applications. He has been involved in multiple externally funded research projects, supported by entities such as FFG, EU, and the Austrian Federal Environment Agency, often serving as project leader or key contributor in areas of energy risk and safety. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the research team at the Institute for Safety and Risk Sciences at BOKU, collaborating with colleagues such as Friederike Frieß, Nikolaus Müllner, and Christian Gepp. He has co-organized the Vienna Nuclear Symposium series and contributed to EU-level foresight projects on security scenarios and disaster management.

• 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.

• Computer Graphics
• Visualization
• Data Visualization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helwig Hauser is a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics within the Faculty of Informatics at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). His research focuses on advancing visualization techniques across multiple scientific domains. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a leading expert in visualization research. His primary research interests encompass Computer Graphics, Visualization, Data Visualization, Visual Analytics, Scientific Visualization, Information Visualization, Set Visualization, and Molecular Visualization. Dr. Hauser's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, developing innovative techniques for visual data exploration and analysis across diverse fields from medical imaging to molecular biology. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on developing novel visualization methodologies. His work demonstrates strong emphasis on interactive visual analytics, set visualization techniques, and domain-specific applications in medical and molecular visualization. Notably, he has made significant contributions to set visualization (Radial Sets), molecular visualization (Watergate), and medical visualization (Aortic Dissection Maps). Best paper award (one out of three) at EuroVis 2007 Heinz Zemanek Preis (2006) Best paper award at SimVis 2005 Dr. Hauser has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, with a particular focus on visual analytics of complex data types. His research has been supported by various projects including the Punkt-basierte Volumen-Graphik project (2006-2009). He has contributed significantly to the visualization community through his editorial work and service as a journal reviewer, though specific details on current grants were not provided in the source text.

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Computer Graphics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dieter Schmalstieg is the Alexander von Humboldt Professor of Visual Computing at the University of Stuttgart and an adjunct professor at Graz University of Technology. He leads research in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and visualization, with contributions to tracking, rendering, and medical applications. His work spans academia and industry, with over 400 publications and numerous awards, including the IEEE ISMAR Career Impact Award and Fellow of the IEEE. Education: PhD (1997), Habilitation (2001) from Vienna University of Technology. Research: Focuses on AR/VR systems, medical visualization, and real-time graphics. Key projects include the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Handheld AR and collaborations with Qualcomm and VRVis. Awards: START Prize (2002), IEEE Technical Achievement Award (2012), Humboldt Professorship (2023). His teaching includes courses on computer graphics, VR, and real-time rendering. He has advised over 30 PhD students, many of whom hold academic or industry leadership roles. Current research explores situated analytics, mixed reality telepresence (MRUnion), and AR applications in mining and medicine (MiReBooks).

Daniela Carpiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renaissance theatre
• Literature and science/bioethics
• Contemporary British literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniela Carpi is a Professor at the University of Verona, affiliated with the Faculty of Foreign Literatures and the Department of English Studies. She is President of AIDEL (Associazione Italiana di Diritto e Letteratura) since 2008 and holds ongoing roles as a Referee for the Italian Ministry for Culture and member of academic committees. Research Interests Interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of Law and Literature Visual Arts and Renaissance Theatre Bioethics, Human Rights, and Holocaust/Post-Holocaust Representation Contemporary British Literature and Cultural Analysis Publications Her work focuses on legal metaphors in Shakespeare, Gothic literature, and postmodern legal-cultural tensions. She co-edits the series Culture (Ombre Corte) and Law and Literature (DeGruyter).

• Child and youth mobility
• Active mobility
• Travel surveys
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Juliane Stark is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Transport Studies, Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University for Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). She has been with BOKU since 2004, progressing from research assistant to her current position as Associate Professor since 2020. Her academic journey includes completing her PhD in 2010 on regional economic impacts of public transport investments and earning her habilitation in transport planning in 2019. Dr. Stark's research focuses on child and youth mobility, particularly examining how children move through urban environments via walking, cycling, and other active transportation modes. Her work investigates the relationship between active mobility, physical activity, and wellbeing, with special attention to children's perspectives on urban spaces. She leads the TRA:WELL research project which explores transport and wellbeing through participatory methods involving young people as both researchers and research subjects. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting transportation, public health, and urban planning. The work increasingly emphasizes participatory approaches, with children and youth actively involved in the research process. Her studies often employ mixed methods including surveys, physiological measurements, virtual reality, and qualitative approaches to understand mobility behavior and its impacts on wellbeing. Top 5 Projekt in the category 'Generationengerechte, sozial inklusive, barrierefreie Mobilität' of VCÖ-Preises 2022 BOKU Nachhaltigkeitspreis in the category 'Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung' Best Paper, 11th International Conference on Transport Survey Methods, 2017 Österreichischer Staatspreis Mobilität des Bundesministeriums für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie FSV-Preis für Dissertationen der Forschungsgemeinschaft Straße und Verkehr Dr. Stark has been instrumental in developing educational programs that bridge academic research and practical applications, particularly through her leadership of the TRA:WELL project which engages students directly in research. Her work has received significant funding through Sparkling Science projects and other research initiatives focused on sustainable mobility. She collaborates extensively with public health professionals, urban planners, and educational institutions to advance research on child-friendly mobility. Her research group utilizes innovative methods including virtual reality mobility simulations, physiological response measurements, and participatory approaches where young people serve as co-researchers. This work is conducted in close collaboration with schools across Vienna and Lower Austria, creating a strong connection between academic research and community impact.

Denis Kalkofenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Denis Kalkofen serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision (ICG) at Graz University of Technology, Austria. His academic journey began with a Dipl.-Ing. (2004) from the University of Magdeburg, followed by a Dr. techn. (2009) from Graz University of Technology. University of Magdeburg - Dipl.-Ing. (2004) Graz University of Technology - Dr. techn. (2009) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Virtual Reality Laboratory member Stanford University - Visiting Assistant Professor at Computational Imaging Laboratory (2019) University of South Australia - Visiting Researcher at Wearable Computer Laboratory (2019) Dr. Kalkofen's research centers on developing visualization, interaction, authoring, and display technologies for Virtual and Mixed Reality environments, with particular emphasis on combining computer graphics and computer vision techniques to create comprehensible and accessible VR/MR experiences. His work spans situated visualization (addressing label placement and X-ray visualization), photometric rendering (recovering lighting properties for realistic AR), and content creation automation (leveraging existing data sources for AR content). His publication trends over the past 15+ years demonstrate consistent leadership in AR/MR research, evolving from foundational work on visualization techniques to current cutting-edge research in neural rendering, neuroadaptive systems, and industrial AR applications. Recent work shows increased focus on practical industrial implementations, error management in AR assembly, and multimodal learning applications. Best paper award for 'enRoute: Dynamic path extraction from biological pathway maps' (2012) Best short paper for 'TutAR: Augmented Reality Tutorials for Hands-only Procedures' (2018) Best paper for 'Tools for Teaching Mining Students in Virtual Reality' (2020) Honorable Mention for Best Paper for 'Adaptive User-Perspective Rendering' (2017) Dr. Kalkofen leads Team Kalkofen at ICG, supervising researchers including Peter Mohr, Shohei Mori, David Mandl, and Ana Stanescu. His team has secured significant funding for projects related to AR/VR content creation, visualization techniques, and industrial applications. They maintain strong collaborations with institutions including Stanford University, University of South Australia, and University of Michigan. Team Kalkofen operates within the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision at TU Graz, focusing on three main research thrusts: situated visualization for AR, photometric rendering for realistic MR, and automated content creation for professional AR applications. The team maintains active partnerships with industry and academic institutions worldwide, contributing to the advancement of practical AR/MR technologies.

• Alpine Plants
• Climate Change
• Plant Community Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations : Karl Hülber is a Professor in the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research within the Faculty of Life Sciences . His research focuses on alpine plant ecology, climate change impacts, and phylogeography. He leads projects such as Modelling climate-driven range changes of European butterflies and their host plants (2018–2022) and Acclimation and adaptation in Arabidopsis arenosa (2018–2021). Research Interests : Hülber’s work explores alpine plant communities, climate-driven range shifts, and evolutionary processes in species like Senecio and Arabidopsis arenosa . His studies integrate field observations, remote sensing (e.g., MODIS, Sentinel-2), and computational models to understand biodiversity responses to environmental change. Key areas include microtopography effects, snow cover dynamics, and Pleistocene refugia. Publications and Projects : With over 90 publications, his recent work addresses topics like species distribution modeling, microtopography impacts, and satellite-derived vegetation analysis. He collaborates internationally on phylogeography and conservation initiatives, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to Life on Land ( SDG 15 ). His research also highlights risks to mountain biodiversity under climate change and habitat fragmentation. Labs and Teams : Hülber is part of interdisciplinary teams, including the ERC-funded MICROCLIM project, focusing on high-mountain plant diversity under climate change. His lab integrates field ecology with computational tools for predictive modeling.

• Population Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Mathematical Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joachim Hermisson is a University Professor at the Medical University of Vienna, with dual appointments in the Faculty of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, and at Max Perutz Labs, Department of Structural and Computational Biology. His research bridges mathematical theory and biological applications, focusing on population genetics and evolutionary dynamics. Professor Hermisson's primary research interests include: Population genetics theory and mathematical modeling Adaptive evolution and speciation processes Genetic architecture of quantitative traits Genomic signatures of selection Evolutionary rescue mechanisms Applications to medical conditions like ME/CFS His recent work demonstrates significant evolution from purely theoretical population genetics to increasingly interdisciplinary applications. During the 2008-2015 period, he established foundational frameworks for understanding speciation processes and adaptive evolution. His 2010 MSMS coalescent simulation program (300+ citations) became a standard tool in population genetics. From 2015-2020, he developed unifying frameworks for polygenic adaptation that connected selective sweeps with subtle frequency shifts. His 2020 Nature Reviews Genetics paper on this topic has garnered over 240 citations. More recently, he has expanded into medical applications, contributing to the D-A-CH consensus statement on ME/CFS diagnosis and treatment, and epidemiological modeling during the COVID-19 pandemic through EpiMath Austria. Professor Hermisson's scientific contributions have been widely recognized through high citation counts across his publications. His work appears consistently in top journals including Nature Reviews Genetics, PLoS Genetics, Evolution, and Genetics. His research methodology combines rigorous mathematical approaches with biological relevance, often bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications. Throughout his career, he has maintained active mentorship of junior researchers, with several frequent co-authors (Höllinger, Wölfl, Uecker, Kopp) likely representing former students who have developed into independent investigators. His collaborative approach spans mathematical theorists, computational biologists, and empirical researchers across multiple institutions.

Johannes Scholzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI)
• Geospatial Knowledge Graphs
• Semantics and Ontologies in Geography
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Johannes Scholz is a Full Professor for Geoinformatics at the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) at Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg. He leads the GeoAI, GeoKG, and GeoSemantics research group and holds secondary roles in academic governance, including membership in the Curricularkommission Geographie at Salzburg and the Austrian Standards TC 084 committee. He has held visiting positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and prior affiliations include Associate Professor at Graz University of Technology and Senior Researcher at Research Studios Austria - Studio iSPACE. His research interests span geospatial artificial intelligence, knowledge graphs, semantics, and numerical optimization, with applications in energy transition, digital tourism, and cyber-physical systems. Projects include Agent-based simulation for energy systems GeoHumanities integration Indoor geography analysis Selected scientific awards include the ISPRS Outstanding Reviewer Award (2020) and the Forschungspreis der Steiermark (2011). He has secured significant funding for projects such as "Virtual Shepherd" (FFG 2024) and "ABM4EnergyTransition" (FFG 2022).

• Climate Change Economics
• Environmental Policy
• Sustainable Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mathias Kirchner is a Researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the wZGWN Centre for Global Change and Sustainability. Currently on parental part-time status (available Mondays and Wednesdays), he contributes to teaching and research in climate change economics, with a focus on policy-relevant modeling for Austrian sustainability transitions. His research spans : Climate Change Economics (CO2 pricing, decarbonization pathways) Environmental Policy (land use, stakeholder integration) Social Equity (distributional impacts, poverty assessments) Integrated Assessment Modeling (system dynamics, multi-model approaches) Work emphasizes Austrian contexts while addressing global challenges like SDG implementation and climate justice. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends : (1) Economic modeling of carbon taxation with focus on revenue recycling and triple dividends, (2) Social equity analyses of decarbonization in housing/mobility sectors, and (3) Stakeholder-driven methodologies for SDG pathway validation. Key subfields include distributional impacts across income groups, land-use change under climate scenarios, and causal loop diagram applications. Dr. Kirchner operates within the wZGWN Centre for Global Change and Sustainability , an interdisciplinary hub at BOKU addressing climate adaptation, resource management, and policy coherence through integrated modeling approaches that bridge natural and social sciences.

• Energy economics
• Electricity economics
• Renewable energies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Udo Bachhiesl is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation at Graz University of Technology. With a background in energy economics, he has established himself as an expert in energy and electricity economics, renewable energies, and energy innovation. His research focuses on energy transition modeling, power system economics, and renewable energy integration. Bachhiesl has contributed significantly to understanding the challenges of integrating renewables into electricity markets and developing modeling frameworks for energy system optimization. His work spans regional (particularly Styrian and Austrian), European, and international contexts including Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Bachhiesl's recent publications reveal a strong focus on hydrogen integration, energy system optimization models (including LEGO and ATLANTIS), and regional energy transition pathways. His work combines technical power system analysis with economic modeling to provide comprehensive insights into energy transitions. Klimaschutzpreis 2003 der Österreichischen Bundesregierung Young Scientist Best Paper Award 2003 As Deputy Head of the Institute, Bachhiesl oversees numerous research projects including UrbanHP (heat pump integration), iKlimET (climate and energy system models), and the Styria Energy Report series. His work connects academic research with practical energy policy implementation, particularly in the Styrian region of Austria. He has also contributed to the Energy Innovation Symposium series at TU Graz and maintains the ATLANTIS simulation model for European electricity systems.