Dr. Adrijana Car

Senior Scientist

Schillerstraße 30

5020 Salzburg

Austria

ph: +43-(0)662-8044-5278

fax: +43-(0)662-6389-5260

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Geodesy & Geoinformatics:

Spatial Information Theory, particularly in Hierarchical Spatial Reasoning and its application to spatial data modelling

Conceptualization and formalization of space and time with focus on how space and time are considered in applications such as OpenGIS, SDI or Location Based Services and well the existing models of space and time meet their specified needs.

11/2009 - Guest lecturer at the Dept. of Regional Management and Tourism, German University of Technology in Muscat, Oman
03/2007–now - Austrian Academy of Sciences, GIScience research unit senior scientist
09/2005–now- Center for GeoInformatics (Z_GIS) at Salzburg University, UNIGIS distance learning international program coordinator
07/2000–06/2005 - Fachhochschule Technikum Kärnten (Carinthian Tech Institute – University of Applied Science), School of Geoinformation, Head of School
03/1998–06/2000 - University of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), Department of Geomatics, Lecturer (grade B)
01-04/1997 - University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences, guest lecturer
03/1992–02/1998 - University of Technology Vienna, Department of Geoinformation, research and teaching assistant
10/1988-02/1992 - University of Technology Graz, Department of Mathematical Geodesy and Geoinformatics; worked on GIS-related projects and her diploma thesis research
1984–1989 - M.Sc. (Diplom-Ingenieur) in Geodesy from the Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Croatia and University of Technology Graz
1988–1989 - Research work for the M.Sc. thesis at the University of Technology Graz, Department of Mathematical Geodesy and Geoinformatics
17 December 1997 - Ph.D. from University of Technology Vienna, Department of Geoinformation Thesis topic: "Hierarchical Spatial Reasoning: Theoretical Consideration and its Application to Modeling Wayfinding"

Car, A., G. Griesebner and J. Strobl, Eds. (2009). Geospatial Crossroads @ GI_Forum '09. Proceedings of the Geoinformatics Forum Salzburg. Heidelberg, Wichmann.
Car, A., O. Dahlman, B. Andersson and P. Zeil (2009). Games and scenarios in the context of GMOSS. In Remote Sensing from Space: Supporting International Peace and Security. B. Jasani, M. Pesaresi, S. Schneiderbauer and G. Zeug (Eds.), Springer.

Car, A., G. Griesebner and J. Strobl, Eds. (2008). Geospatial Crossroads @ GI_Forum '08. Proceedings of the Geoinformatics Forum Salzburg. Heidelberg, Wichmann.
Car, A. (2008). Towards a Quality Assurance Concept for Postgraduate Distance Learning Programmes for Professionals. In T. Jekel, A. Koller and J. Strobl (Eds.) Lernen mit Geoinformation II. Heidelberg, Wichmann: 172-178.
Barakat, S. Z., A. Car and P. J. Halls (2008). Spatial Methodologies to Support Post War Reconstruction. In S. Wise and M. Craglia (Eds.) GIS and Evidence-Based Policy Making. London, Taylor & Francis: 261-282.

Car, A. (2007). Quality Aspects in Postgraduate Distance Education. Published in Teaching Geography in Higher Education by K. Donert, ESRI inc. with HERODOT.

Car, A. (2007). UNIGIS@Salzburg: Successful Career Development for Professionals Through Online Distance Learning. INTERGEO EAST: Proceedings of the 4th International Trade Fair and Conference for Landmanagement, Geoinformation, Building Industry, Environment, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Car, A., G. Griesebner and J. Strobl (2007). Geospatial Crossroads at GI_Forum. Proceedings of the 1st Geoinformatics Forum Salzburg. Wichmann Verlag.

since 11/2006 - Geoinformatics Forum Salzburg (GI_Forum, www.gi-forum.org ) - chair of the program committee

chair of the local organising committee

member of the local organising committee in Pittsburgh, USA, responsible for publication of the proceedings (Springer Verlag)

member of the local organising committee in Semmering / Vienna

member of the local organising committee (secretary to the Secretary General)