Human-landscape interaction
We study human-landscape interactions over a range of spatial and temporal scales, using geological, geomorphological, archaeological and historical data. We focus on soil and water quality, and land use sustainability.
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We develop and apply advanced tools like machine‑learning for digital soil mapping and semi‑mechanistic models for crop yield response. By examining the co-evolution of human actions and landscape systems, we aim to provide the foundational insights necessary for developing resilient landscapes and supporting sustainable land management at both practical and policy levels.
Research topics include:
- Understanding the impact of humans on soil-landscape genesis by linking archaeological findings with the evolution of the soil-landscape
- Sustainable management of soils and development of sustainable and resilient landscapes by adopting leading principles such as soil and water-based spatial planning, nature-based solutions, soil health and sustainable agriculture
- Management effects on soil health at European scale
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Research themes
Earth surface dynamics
We analyse the past of soil and landscape systems to understand the current dynamics under global change and to project future pathways.
Human-landscape interaction
We study human-landscape interactions over a range of spatial and temporal scales, using geological, geomorphological, archaeological and historical data.
Geography and data science
We develop methods for quantifying soil properties combining expert knowledge, data science, geostatistics, remote and proximal sensing, and process-based modelling.
Soil geography and landscape models
Soil Geography and landscape has a long history of developing numerical models and codes in the area of soilscapes, digital soil mapping and landscape evolution modelling.