Dr. Matthias Braun

Professor

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Biography

Matthias Braun is a professor at the Institute of Geography at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, specializing in Geography, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He coordinates several research initiatives, focusing on glaciology, climatology, and land cover change, with extensive experience in field research across polar regions and mountainous areas. His expertise includes analyzing microwave and optical remote sensing data to derive various geo-biophysical parameters and their spatial-temporal variations. He has held various leadership roles, such as the chairman of the examination board for the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in Physical Geography, and has been active in international doctoral programs concerning climate change. With a robust background in scientific coordination and a history of using innovative techniques in remote sensing and data assimilation, he has published extensively in well-regarded journals covering a range of topics in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Institute of Geography, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg • Erlangen, Germany

Leading research in Geography, specializing in Remote Sensing and GIS technologies.

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks • Alaska, USA

Teaching and conducting research in geophysics and applied remote sensing.

Awards

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Science Prize for Physical Geography

2009-01-01

Requirements for Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject Proof of relevant subject-specific knowledge (approx. 120 ECTS in CS modules)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Secondary school leaving certificate
  • CV
  • Letter of Motivation
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. Program involves a Qualification Assessment Process (QAP).