2018 | Visiting Scientist at the Joint Research Center (JRC) in Ispra, Italy (Bioeconomy Unit) |
2012 | Visiting Scientist at the University Utrecht, Netherlands (Department of Physical Geography) |
2010 | Visiting Scientist at the European Academy Bolzano (EURAC), Italy (Institute for Applied Remote Sensing) |
since Jan. 2009 | Post-doctoral Research Fellow Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Department of Geoinformation Processing for Landscape and Environmental Planning |
2003 - 2008 | Research Scientist Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Department of Geoinformation Processing for Landscape and Environmental Planning |
2001 - 2003 | Consultant and GIS-Coordinator Environmental Consulting and Planning Agency - Froelich & Sporbeck, Potsdam, Germany |
1998/99 | Exchange Student (ERASMUS) at University of Southampton, UK |
1996 - 2003 | Studies of Geoecology at Universität Potsdam, Germany |
1975 | born in Burgstädt, Saxony |
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Development of methods to analyse the dynamics of ecosystems from time-series (optical and SAR), especially for degradation processes or abrupt damages (e.g. caused by fire or storms) |
Relation of temporal and spectral signals to plant traits and biophysical variables (xantophyll, nitrogen, chlorophyll and fluorescence) |
Derivation of operationalizable and comprehensive environmental indicators that are needed for the effective implementation of management measures (e.g. within the framework of the European NATURA 2000 requirements) or for a better understanding of ecosystems |
Interaction of vegetation structure, which can be measured with LiDAR or SAR, with spectral information for the evaluation of forest properties |
Combining spatially very high resolution data (drones) with satellite data to understand ecohydrological processes and especially to derive hydrological variables such as soil moisture content or interception |