Mrs. Katja Kröner at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany
Profiles
Academic Background 🌳
Katja Kröner is a dedicated PhD student at the University of Freiburg, specializing in forest growth modeling and remote sensing. Her recent research, recognized by the Sattelmühlestiftung Sponsorship Award, focuses on the impact of crown morphology and branch architecture on tree growth under drought conditions.
Education 🎓
- M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Modelling and GIS)
- University of Freiburg, 2020 – 2023
- B.Sc. in Environmental Natural Sciences (Meteorology and Climatology minor)
- University of Freiburg, 2017 – 2020
Professional Experience 💼
- PhD Student
Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology, University of Freiburg (07/2024 – Present)
Focus: Forest growth modeling and remote sensing.
- Research Associate
Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology, University of Freiburg (08/2023 – 06/2024)
Responsibilities: Recording tree 3D structure using terrestrial laser scanning, reconstructing trees with structural models, and applying mixed linear models.
- Student Assistant
Chair of Forest Growth and Dendroecology, University of Freiburg (07/2019 – 02/2023)
Tasks: Measuring tree-ring widths and wood density.
Research Interests 🔬
Katja Kröner’s research interests lie at the intersection of forest growth modeling and remote sensing technologies. Her work focuses on understanding how tree physiological and structural adaptations, particularly in response to drought conditions, affect forest dynamics. Key areas of her research include the application of Terrestrial Laser Scanning to capture the 3D structure of trees, the analysis of tree-ring data to assess growth patterns, and the development of quantitative models to simulate forest responses to environmental stressors. By exploring the correlations between crown morphology, branch architecture, and tree resilience, Kröner aims to enhance our understanding of forest adaptation mechanisms and contribute to more effective forest management strategies in the face of climate change.
📖 Publication
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- Authors: Katja Kröner, Elena Larysch, Zoe Schindler, Nora Obladen, Julian Frey, Dominik Florian Stangler, Thomas Seifert
- Journal: Forest Ecosystems
- Year: 2024
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- Authors: Zoe Schindler, Elena Larysch, Julian Frey, Jonathan Sheppard, Nora Obladen, Katja Kröner, Thomas Seifert, Christopher Morhart
- Journal: Remote Sensing
- Year: 2024