The Geoinformatics Research Group focuses on the development, application and validation of innovative methods for processing and analysing spatiotemporal data on topics relating to the environment and natural resources. As a centre of excellence for industry-focused approaches to data, software and infrastructure, the Group provides solutions-based and customer-focused advice on the planning and implementation of geoinformatics projects.

Research interests

• Spatiotemporal GIS for ecological monitoring
• Drone-based close-range remote sensing for ecological monitoring
• Computational movement analysis
• Spatial multicriteria analysis
• Geomorphological analysis using geoinformatics techniques

Competencies

• Collection of geodata (mobile GIS, drone-based close-range remote sensing)
• Design and maintenance of geodatabases and infrastructures
•  Spatial analysis (suitability and multicriteria analysis, location analysis)
• Programming and scripting for spatial analysis
•  Cartography and geovisualisation