My research
Environment | Society | Change
I am deeply convinced that empirics and theory are mutually dependent on each other. With this conviction I study the realm of changing environment- society interactions. … more
My teaching
I encourage students to think and discuss, and convey that knowing is a process of doing mistakes and trying to get better whilst staying open for new insights. I strive to offer a save, joyful and yet demanding learning environment. …more
How I got here
Studies
I studied Geography, Meteorology and Soil Science in Bonn, Germany, and Cork, Ireland. My diploma thesis has the title „Analysis of rockglacier kinematics with digital photogrammetry, Turtmanntal, Valais, Switzerland„.
PhD
After stays in Leuven, Belgium, and Bonn, Germany, I earned my PhD at Vienna University with the thesis “System theory in geomorphology. Challenges, epistemological consequences and practical implications”.
Here & now
In 2011, I arrived at AAU Klagenfurt and successfully habilitated in 2016 – the title of my habilitation thesis is „Theoretical Geomorphology. An approximation“.
Science Communication & Multimedia
Against the backdrop of a growing ecological and climate crisis and the corresponding socio-ecological questions it is critical to increase our knowledge of how best to communicate to the general public. … more
My views on this and that
My personal views on contemporary geographical issues – from climate crisis to sustainability and many things inbetween. … more