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Teja Kattenborn is a Full Professor in Sensor-based Geoinformatics at the University of Freiburg. His research focuses on integrating multi-sensor and multi-temporal remote sensing scales to better understand plant functioning, biodiversity, and ecosystem processes. He has a strong background in geospatial data science, machine learning, and radiative transfer modeling. Kattenborn obtained his PhD in Remote Sensing from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in 2018, and prior degrees include an MSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of Freiburg and Stellenbosch University and a BSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of Freiburg. He has held research positions at various institutions, including Leipzig University and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. He has received several awards such as the Emmy Noether Fellowship from the Germany Research Foundation and has been involved in notable projects like BigPlantSens, ECOSENSE, and deadtrees.earth. His contributions to the field have also led to prestigious recognitions for his co-supervised students. He serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Forestry and actively participates in steering committees and research collaborations.
University of Freiburg • Freiburg, Germany
Chair of Sensor-based Geoinformatics, focusing on remote sensing and environmental data science.
Remote Sensing Centre Earth System Research (RSC4Earth) • Leipzig, Germany
Conducted research in sensor-based geoinformatics and remote sensing.
Focus on Advanced Quantum Mechanics and experimental/theoretical electives.