About
Sebastian graduated in the EAGLE master’s program (2nd generation) and now continues his scientific career at EORC in Würzburg as an assistant researcher. He is currently completing his PhD thesis, which focuses on the analysis of alpine periglacial processes and landforms using SAR remote sensing and geophysical in situ methods such as electrical resistivity tomography (ERT). His research focusses on monitoring changes in arctic and alpine environments driven by global warming, with an emphasis on snow and permafrost dynamics. His expertise includes time series analysis of optical and SAR backscatter data, as well as the processing of Differential SAR Interferometry (DInSAR) data. In addition to frequent fieldwork in the European Alps, his day-to-day work involves Python programming and the development of analysis tools in Google Earth Engine. As part of the research project “MainPro,” he also applies his remote sensing knowledge to support ecosystem-based climate adaptation strategies in the Würzburg region
Courses
- Introduction to Active Remote Sensing Systems
- Environmental Applications of Radar time series

Recent News
Internship Presentation: Application of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data: Case study in flood mapping in Costa Rica and technical capacity building of the PRIAS team
On December 17, 2024, Ariana Sofía Argüello Cordero will present her internship " Application of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data: Case study in flood mapping in Costa Rica and technical capacity building of the PRIAS team" at 12:00 in seminar room 3,...
Master Defense by Isabella Metz: ” Analysis of Uncertainties for Error Detection and Quantification of Bathymetry Data from Multispectral Sentinel-2 Imagery
On January 07, 2025, Isabella Metz will defend her master thesis on " Analysis of Uncertainties for Error Detection and Quantification of Bathymetry Data from Multispectral Sentinel-2 Imagery" at 13:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: In...
EAGLE presentation by Gökçe Yağmur Budak
On November 26, 2024, Gökçe Yağmur Budak will present her internship results on " Leveraging Data-Driven Approaches for Seismic Risk Assessment in Istanbul " at 12:30 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: This internship aims to create time...
Master Defense: Towards a quantitative terrain-based avalanche size classification: a case study based on Avalanche Modelling Atlas Thalweg data
On September 18, Magdalena Fischer will present her master thesis " Towards a quantitative terrain-based avalanche size classification: a case study based on Avalanche Modelling Atlas Thalweg data" at 13:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the...
Master Defense: Comparing the suitability of remote sensing and wildlife camera time series for deriving phenological metrics of understory vegetation in temperate forests of Upper Franconia, Bavaria
On September 18, Sarah Schneider will present her master thesis "Comparing the suitability of remote sensing and wildlife camera time series for deriving phenological metrics of understory vegetation in temperate forests of Upper Franconia, Bavaria" at 14:00 in...
Master Defense: Regionalisation and Characterisation of Grasslands in the EU based on Remote Sensing Data
On September 17, Daniel Gruschwitz will present his master thesis " Detection of hedgerows and copses in the agricultural landscape of Lower Franconia (Germany) using earth observation data" at 13:30 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: In the...
Master Defense: Detection of hedgerows and copses in the agricultural landscape of Lower Franconia (Germany) using earth observation data
On September 17, Verena Stegmaier will presenter her master thesis " Detection of hedgerows and copses in the agricultural landscape of Lower Franconia (Germany) using earth observation data" at 12:30 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract:...
Innolab Presentation: Enhancing Satellite Data Processing for Global Shallow Water Bathymetry at EOMAP
On September 10, 2024, Isabella Metz will present her Inno Lab results on " Enhancing Satellite Data Processing for Global Shallow Water Bathymetry at EOMAP" at 12:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: About 75% of the oceans have not yet been...
Internship Presentation: Application of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data: Case study in flood mapping in Costa Rica and technical capacity building of the PRIAS team
On October 01, 2024, Ariana Sofía Argüello Cordero will present her internship " Application of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data: Case study in flood mapping in Costa Rica and technical capacity building of the PRIAS team" at 12:00 in seminar room 3,...
Internship Presentation: Small-scale 3D model generation by photogrammetry of alpine vegetation in Berchtesgaden National Park
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Daniel Gruschwitz will present his internship "Small-scale 3D model generation by photogrammetry of alpine vegetation in Berchtesgaden National Park" in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: Nature in...