Education: Technical University of Berlin, Germany. Diploma Degree 1981, PhD: 1987: about “Eco effects of living wall systems”.
Professional activities:
- 1981 – 1990: Scientist; Institute of Ecology, Technical University, Berlin, Germany.
- 1990 - 1994: Executive Director of the Research Centre of Landscape Ecology, Bremen, Germany
- Since 1994: Professor of Landscape ecology at the University of Applied Sciences, Neubrandenburg.
- Since 2007 President of the World Green Infrastructure Network.
Landscape architect, Member of related Associations, such as FLL, BUGG, BDLA.
Research Keywords & Expertise
Biodiversity
Ecosystem Services
Green Infrastructure
Living walls
Green roof research
Indoor greening
Rain water management
Fingerprints
17%
Green Infrastructure
9%
Biodiversity
9%
Living walls
Short Biography
Education: Technical University of Berlin, Germany. Diploma Degree 1981, PhD: 1987: about “Eco effects of living wall systems”.
Professional activities:
- 1981 – 1990: Scientist; Institute of Ecology, Technical University, Berlin, Germany.
- 1990 - 1994: Executive Director of the Research Centre of Landscape Ecology, Bremen, Germany
- Since 1994: Professor of Landscape ecology at the University of Applied Sciences, Neubrandenburg.
- Since 2007 President of the World Green Infrastructure Network.
Landscape architect, Member of related Associations, such as FLL, BUGG, BDLA.