Dr. Cornelius Senf

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cornelius Senf's research is situated at the interface of Earth observation and ecology. His current focus is on remote sensing ecosystems and climate change, particularly the impacts of land use alterations. The overarching aim of his research is to provide scientific insights that improve the sustainable management of ecosystems. Methodologically, Senf employs a diverse array of tools, including spaceborne remote sensing and active methods like laser scanning. He studied geography and physics at Humboldt University of Berlin, obtaining a doctorate in geography with a specialization in remote sensing in 2016. After completing postdoctoral research at Vienna’s University of Life Sciences and Natural Resources (BOKU) at the Integrative Research Institute Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys), he joined the Technical University of Munich in 2020 as a senior researcher. Senf is expected to complete his habilitation in 2023 and has been appointed as an assistant professor in 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Teaching and conducting research in Earth observation and ecosystem management.

Senior Researcher

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Conducting research in remote sensing and its applications for ecosystem analysis.

Awards

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Lise Meitner Fellow

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Best-paper Award

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P.R.I.M.E. Fellow