Field of research: Physical Geography

Physical Geography covers a very wide range of topics that affect many areas of the natural sciences (e.g. hydrology, biology, climatology, geomorphology, ecology). Contrary to a more historically oriented investigation of the environment, which is carried out at many other locations in Germany, especially in the context of earth surface research, the research practice in Eichstätt focuses on the current change processes in the environment under the influence of climate change and other human interventions (e.g. deforestation, river development, soil erosion).

We investigate current geomorphological and hydrological processes using modern earth observation techniques to identify the influences of climate and environmental changes in the recent past, present and future. Changes in the natural hazard situation in high mountain regions are a particular focus area.

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The Applied Physical Geography and the Floodplain Institute Neuburg carry out transdisciplinary work in the field of floodplain and water research, using nature conservation and renaturation approaches to make regions more sustainable.

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In our research, we deal with the interactions between atmosphere, biosphere and anthroposphere as well as the sustainable development of ecosystems. A particular focus is on climate-induced changes in phenology, aerobiology and ash dieback.

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