Research
Field
Ecology and Spatial Planning (University)
1993
Chile and Germany: University of Erlangen/Nuremberg, Prof. Dr. M. Richter
Consultant for sampling and data collection of the DFG-Project: "Climatic and Ecological Investigations in the "Cordilliera de Atacama, Northern Chile"
1987- 1989
Technical University of Berlin
Research fellow in the project "Digital Maps in the Geosciences", Institute of Eco- System Research, Technical University of Berlin.
-     Concept of an interface between an ecological database and existing cartographic systems
-     Design of a database to manage and analyse vegetation
-     Development of methodology for standardised input and management of ecological data
1987
USA: Vanderbuild University of Nashville Tennessee, Department of History of Science Nashville, Tennessee
Research at the Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, USA on history of natural sciences and development of ecological research methods.
1980- 1985
Spain and Portugal: University of Erlangen/Nuremberg
Vegetation mapping, guide for vegetation ecology of the Iberian Peninsula
1982
Mexico: University of Madison/Wisconsin (USA) and Maiskolben Bremen
4 Month of research on traditional production systems of corn in Mexico