Contact
Paris Lodron University of Salzburg| Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS
Techno-Z | Schillerstraße 30 | 5020 Salzburg, Austria
https://spatial-simulation.at 
gudrun.wallentin@plus.ac.at
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gudrun Wallentin Head of the Spatial Simulation Research Group |
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| I am Associate Professor for Geoinformatics and Ecology at the Depatment of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS. I am Director of Studies of the UNIGIS MSc distance learning programme for GIScience & Systems and I lead the Spatial Simulation research group. My research interest is spatially-explicit simulation modelling of complex, ecological systems. My aim is to advance spatial simulation modelling methods, as well as to use these models to gain a better understanding of the behaviour of animals and the functioning of ecological systems. […More…] |
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| I am Director of Studies of the UNIGIS MSc distance learning program for GIScience & Systems in German language. My research focuses on the further development of simulation methodology with an aim to extend its application beyond traditional boundaries. Moreover, I am particularly interested in analyzing the counterintuitive behavior of complex systems.
In my professional career as researcher and lecturer, I could gain methodological expertise in diverse fields such as simulation modeling, systems analysis and statistics. |
Dana Kaziyeva, MSc Junior Researcher, GI Mobility Lab |
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| My interests in the Geoinformatics field are related to transport modelling, using approaches from the Spatial Simulation domain. One example can be agent-based modelling of transport traffic simulation with its ability to emerge new patterns from behavior and individual choices of moving objects. In addition I am very enthusiastic about the development of web map applications with interesting contexts from social media and crowd-sourced data. |
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Mag. Eva Reibersdorfer-Adelsberger UNIGIS Tutor and Lecturer |
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| I am working at the UNIGIS distance learning program as module-developer. Also, I am currently writing my master thesis where I am simulating car traffic on motorways analysing the impact autonomous cars have on the traffic flow. My interest lies in many areas of spatial modelling. I very much like the way spatial modelling provides a way of trial-and-error of scenarios and offering decision support for a great variety of areas. |
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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Mohr UNIGIS M.Sc. Student |
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| I am working as an IT project manager, being responsible for the integration of data, applications and processes. I am strongly interested in spatial simulation, which fits my personal needs to have systems and their complexity being visualized. Therefore I am looking for presenting spatio-temporal complex systems in some new ways by specializing and deepen my knowledge in programming models in GAMA. Combining ABMs with some Geology is another research interest of mine. |
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Rares Rotar M.Sc. Student |
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| Central to my focus and research interests are nature (e.g. ecology) and human wellbeing (e.g. planning habitats, agriculture). Finding the balance between two of them can be achieved through many means, one that I’m learning and researching currently is spatial simulation. My master thesis is about modelling of trees to comprehend the alpine tree line dynamics, caused by land use and climate change. Cartographic design, remote sensing and web map applications are dear to me as well. |
Maximilian Elixhauser B.Sc. Student |
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| In my role at UNIGIS MSc at the University of Salzburg’s Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS, I actively engage in the creation and refinement of educational content. My contributions include co-authoring the module “Automated Data Processing with R” and developing scripts and solutions that enhance the delivery and quality of our curriculum. I employ a range of tools including JS, R, Python, and Git to improve module content and functionality, which supports our staff and enriches the educational experience.
Currently, I am preparing for my bachelor thesis, which focuses on a benchmark study of certain agent-based modeling platforms, assessing their computational efficiency and GIS integration capabilities. This research is aimed at establishing best practices in spatial simulations. My goal is to ensure that our methodologies not only remain effective but also adaptively evolve with the advancing technological landscape, keeping our work at the cutting edge of spatial modeling. |