Congratulations to Jakob Schwalb-Willman on a Successful PhD Defense!

Congratulations to Jakob Schwalb-Willman on a Successful PhD Defense!

March 31, 2025

We are very happy to congratulate Jakob Schwalb-Willmann on the successful defense of his PhD thesis, which focused on the integration of animal movement data into Earth observation analysis. His innovative work has shown that by leveraging animal movement patterns, meaningful landcover information can be derived on a global scale.
Jakob’s research represents a significant advancement in the field of environmental science, blending ecological data with satellite technology to provide new insights into how animal behavior can inform our understanding of landcover status and also changes. His findings open up exciting possibilities for more dynamic and ecological environmental monitoring, with potential applications in conservation, land management, and biodiversity protection.
This achievement is a testament to Jakob’s dedication and the quality of his research. We extend our warmest congratulations to him for completing this important milestone and look forward to seeing his continued contributions to the field!

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