- Former Staff

Filippo Dal Fiore

PhD in Spatial Economics & Geoinformatics.

Thesis on spatial behaviour analysis and ubiquitous access to information at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Research interests: GI for sustainability in urban development, Information Society, Real-time analysis of spatial mobility. 01.02.2007 - 28.02.2009

Career

  • 02/2007-02/2009 - Research Assistant at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, GIScience
  • 2004-2008 - PhD Candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Dept. of Spatial Economics and at GIScience
  • 2005-present - Research Affiliate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Senseable City Lab
  • 2004-2007 - Researcher, Università di Milano Bicocca, Information Society Group
  • 2002-2004 - Researcher, Università Cà Foscari di Venezia/CNA, E-learning and Knowledge Management
 

Dr. Peter Hofmann

Schillerstraße 30

5020 Salzburg

Austria

 

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Mag. Barbara Hochwimmer

Project Staff

"Potenzialmodelle für zentrale Einrichtungen in Wien." (>>MA7 Project )

Barbara will investigate the possibilities of modeling spatial analysis and potentials for the accessibility of public transport locations and will also contribute her expertise in implementing web map services; for the period of 01.08.2009 – 30.09.2009.

Career

  • August 2009 - September 2009 - Research Associate at ÖAW-GIScience
  • April 2009 – July 2009 - Research Associate at the Centre for Geoinformatics (Z_GIS), University of Salzburg
  • 2007 – 2009 - Research Associate at Research Studio iSPACE
  • 2007 – Mag., Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
  • 2002 – 2007 - Individuelles Diplomstudium „Geoinformationstechnologie“, Universitätszentrum Rottenmann
 

Current Research Interests

 

Remote sensing for geo-information retrieval. Object-based Image Analysis (OBIA). Integration and formalization of (spatio-temporal) expert knowledge in OBIA. Investigating methods for assessing the robustness and transferability of  methods for image analysis.

 

Geography & Geoinformatics. 2D, 3D and 4D modeling. 

 

Career

 

  • since July 2009    Austrian Academy of Sciences, Geographic Information Science, research associate as expert for 3D/4D object based image analysis.
  • November 2008 – June 2009    Austrian Academy of Sciences, GIScience, Research Associate: expert for 3D/4D object based image analysis on a freelance basis (GeoMS and GeoSMT).
  • January 2006 - June 2008    Leibniz University Hannover, Institute of Photogrammetry und GeoInformation (IPI) (http://www.ipi.uni-hannover.de): Research Associate and Project Manager for the joint project DeCOVER (http://www.decover.info). Development of methods for change detection and quality assurance; Lecturing in object based image analysis.
  • October 2000 - September 2005    Dr. rer.-nat., Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg, Austria
  • January 2000 – January 2005    Definiens (www.definiens.com) (yore Delphi2 GmbH), Application- und Software Developer, Manager Quality Assurance, Customisation: contribution to concept and design of software and its documentation; support, training and integration (consultancy); contributing to national and international research projects (ProSMART, GMOSS et al.).
  • January 1999 - December 1999    Universität der Bundeswehr München (University of the German Federal Armed Forces Munich), working group AGIS (http://www.unibw.de/bauv11/geoinformatik-en/AGIS): Research Associate.
  • July 1994 – December 1998        Universität der Bundeswehr München (University of the German Federal Armed Forces Munich), Institute of Hydro Sciences (http://www.unibw.de/ifw/WWR-en/): Graduate Research Assistant programming for hydrologic modelling, project ASGi (http://www.unibw.de/ifw/WWR/forschung/asgi).
  • April 1991 - September 1998    Dipl.-Geogr. (economic and social geography), Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.
 

Publications

•    2009 (together with R. Marschallinger & G. Höck): 3D reconstruction of small mammal teeth fossils by combining micro CT and object based image analysis. In: Proceedings VipIMAGE2009 - II ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Vision and Medical Image Processing. (submitted).
•    2009 (together with R. Marschallinger, St. Golaszewski, J. Kraus, M. Kronbichler, A. Kunz): Multiple sclerosis: a multidisciplinary approach to the analysis, 4D modelling and spatiotemporal simulation of lesion pattern evolution. In: Proceedings of SEECCM 2009, 2nd South-East-European Conference on Computational Mechanics. Rhodes, Greece, 22 - 24 June 2009. (submitted).

•    2009 (together with J. Strobl and T. Blaschke): Quantifying the robustness of fuzzy rule sets in object based image analysis. In: Int. Journal of Remote Sensing. (submitted).

•    2008: (together with J. Strobl, T. Blaschke and H. Kux): Detecting informal settlements from QuickBird data in Rio de Janeiro using an object based approach. In: Blaschke, Thomas; Lang, Stefan; Hay, Goeffrey J. (Eds.): Object-Based Image Analysis. Spatial Concepts for Knowledge-Driven Remote Sensing Applications. Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Springer.
•    2008 (together with P. Lohmann & S. Müller): Change detection by object-based change indications: EARSeL Workshop 'Remote Sensing for Developing Countries in Conjunction with GISDECO 08'. Istanbul, 2008, 15 S., CD.
•    2008 (together with O. Büscher et al.): Einsatz von Change Detection Methoden zur Fortführung von DeCOVER Objektarten. In PFG 5/2008, S. 397-408. (Application of methods of change detection for the continuation of DeCOVER object types).
•    2008 (together with P. Lohmann & S. Müller): Concepts of an Object-Based Change Detection Process Chain for GIS Update, in: Int. Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Vol. XXXVII, Part B4-1, comm. IV, pp. 305-312.
•    2008 (together with P. Lohmann & S. Müller): Updating GIS by Object-Based Change Detection in: Geoinformation Paves the Highway to Digital Earth, gi-reports@igf, Band 8, 2008, Institut für Geoinformatik, University Osnabrück, pp. 81-86.
•    2008 (together with J. Strobl & T. Blaschke): A Method for adapting global image segmentation methods to images of different resolutions. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Geographic Object-Based Image Analysis University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August 6-7, 2008.

•    2007 (together with T. Blaschke et al.): Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Fernerkundung für das Monitoring und Safeguarding informeller Siedlungen: Eine Synthese. Beitrag zur gemeinsamen Jahrestagung der SGPBF, DGPF und OVG in Muttenz/Basel vom 19.-21. Juni 2007. (Potentials and restrictions of remote sensing for the monitoring and safeguarding of informal settlements: a synthesis). Article for the common annual conference of SGPBF, DGPF and OVG in Muttenz/Basel, June 19th – 21st 2007.
•    2007 (together with P. Lohmann): A Strategy for Quality Assurance of Land Cover / Land Use Interpretation Results with Emphasis on a High Degree of Automation. In: Proceedings of the ISPRS Workshop High-Resolution Earth Imaging for Geospatial Information, May 29 – June 1 2007, Hannover.

•    2006: (together with J. Strobl, T. Blaschke and H. Kux): Detecting informal settlements from QuickBird data in Rio de Janeiro using an object based approach. In: IAPRS Vol. XXXVI – 4/C42.

•    2005: (together with Merrill K. Ridd (Ed.) et al.): Documenting Dynamics of Human Set-tlements. In: ASPRS Manual for Remote Sensing of Human Settlements, Chapter 10. New York, John Wiley & Sons.
•    2005: Übertragbarkeit von Methoden und Verfahren in der objektorientierten Bildanalyse – das Beispiel informelle Siedlungen. (transferability of methods and procedures in object-oriented image analysis – the example of informal settlements) Dissertation. University Salzburg.

•    2004: (together with U. Benz et al.): Multi-resolution, object-oriented fuzzy analysis of remote sensing data for GIS-ready information. In: ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing. P 239-258.

•    2001: Detecting buildings and roads from IKONOS image data using additional elevation information. In: GeoBIT/GIS 6, p 28-33.
•    2001: Detecting informal settlements from IKONOS data using methods of object ori-ented image analysis – an example from Cape Town (South Africa). In: Jürgens, C. (Editor): Remote Sensing of Urban Areas / Fernerkundung in urbanen Räumen (= Regensburger Geographische Schriften, Heft 35). Regensburg. S.41 – 42.
•    2001: Detecting urban features from IKONOS data using an object-oriented approach. In: Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Society (Editor): Proceedings of the First Annual Conference of the Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Society 12 – 14 September 2001. P. 28 – 33.

  • 2000 (together with W. Reinhardt): The extraction of GIS features from high resolution imagery using advanced methods based on additional contextual information – first ex-periences. In: IAPRS, Vol. XXXIII, Amsterdam.
 

Mag. Karin Hörmanseder

Research Assistant

Image

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5020 Salzburg
Austria
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EC Project Staff

 

Nature-SDIplus - Best Practice Network for SDI in Nature Conservation.

Karin will be responsible for work package 2: User needs and data analysis, for the period of 15.11.2008 -31.05.2010 > http://www.nature-sdi.eu/

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Career

  • 2008 - Research Assistant, GIScience , Austrian Academy of Sciences
    • 2004 - ongoing PhD Studies, University of Salzburg
    • 2004 - ongoing Law Diploma Studies, University of Linz
    • 1997 - 2004 - MSc in Biology, University of Salzburg
 

Inga Gryl

Research Assistant

 

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Research Interests

  • Critical cartography in educational environments
  • Teaching research regarding geomedia in geographical education
  • New cultural geography; social geographic and sociological theory
 

Career

  • 2009 (July-December) Research Assistant at ÖAW-GIScience, Salzburg
  • Since 2009 Researcher at Human Geography and Didactics of Geography at Landau University
  • 2009 Master of Science in “Vetenskapskommunikation” (Science Communication) at Dalarna University, Borlänge, Sweden
  • 2009 State examination: “Erstes Staatsexamen für das Lehramt an Gymnasien“ (Geography, Social and Political Studies) at Jena University
  • 2009 Certificate: Adult Education at Jena University
  • 2009 Certificate: School Counselor at Jena University
  • 2008 Certificate: Instructional Design of Media at Jena University
  • 2004-2009 Student assistant at the department of Didactics of Geography at Jena University
  • 2003-2009 Student at Jena University
 

Publications

2009

  • Gryl, I.: Karten als Konstruktion verstehen. In: Jekel, T., Koller, A. & K. Donert (Hrsg.): Lernen mit Geoinformation IV. Heidelberg: Wichmann.
  • Gryl, I.: Kartenlesekompetenz. Ein Beitrag zum konstruktivistischen Geographieunterricht (Materialien zur Didaktik der Geographie- und Wirtschaftskunde 22). Wien: Institut für Geographie und Regionalforschung der Universität Wien.

 

Publications accepted:

  • Gryl, I., Horn, M., Schweizer, K., Kanwischer, D. & T. Rhode-Jüchtern (accepted): Reflexion und Metaperspektive als notwendige Komponenten der Kartenkompetenz. In: GuiD.
 

Mag. Manuela Rattensberger

Project Staff

>>Schools on Ice - Globaler Wandel in Polar- und Hochgebirgsgebieten.

Manuela contributes her expertise in research and learner perspectives and on global change issues, for the period of 01.09.2007 - 30.06.2009.

Career

  • 2007 - 06/2009 - Research Assistant, GIScience , Austrian Academy of Sciences
  • 2005 - MSc in Teachers Training: Geography and Italian, University of Salzburg