His research interests focus mainly on geomorphic
processes in mountain areas (European Alps, Rocky Mountains, Andes,
German upland). Current research projects are related to high mountain permafrost, sediment
budgets and mass movements. His numerous teaching activities
in Physical Geography focus specifically on theoretical and applied
approaches in geomorphology, global environmental change issues and
natural hazards. Application of quantitative methods (lab and field) in
geomorphology (e.g. mapping, field geophysics) is of primary concern.
He is associate editor of Geografiska Annaler, member of the editorial
board "Geomorphology" (Elsevier), and and member of the editorial
advisory board of Progress in Physical Geography. He was a member
of the Executive Committee of the International Association of
Geomorphologists (2009-2012) and of the International Permafrost Association (2012-2016). Lothar Schrott edited a number of special issues
(Geomorphology and Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie) and books on
landslides, geophysical applications in geomorphology and sediment
fluxes. He published more than 90 papers mainly in peer-reviewed
journals.
Personal Data:
born on 21 January, 1962 in Ulm/Donau, married (2 children)
Studies:
Geography, Physical Education and Geology at the Universities of Tübingen and Heidelberg (1983-1989)
Graduation:
Habilitation:
Scientific Career:
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since October 2013: Full Professor of Physical Geography at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn
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2006 - 2013: Full Professor of Physical Geography at the Department of Geography and Geology, University of Salzburg
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2004 - 2006: Professor at the Institute of Geography and Regional Research, University of Vienna
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2002 - 2003: Visiting Professor at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
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1996 - 2004: Assistant Prof. at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn
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1994 - 1996: Postdoc at the Department of Geography, University of Heidelberg
Scientific focus (content, regional):
Visiting scientist:
- Jan.-April 2016: Visting Professor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Feb.- Sept. 2011: Visiting Professor at the Universities of Ottawa and Carleton, Canada
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March 2002 - March 2003: Visiting Professor, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado at Boulder/USA
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Oct. 1989 - May 1991: PhD-student/visiting scientist, Instituto Argentino de Nivología y Glaciología (Mendoza/Argentina)