Cooperating Departments

The Institute of Geography cooperates with other departments of other institutes at Heidelberg University. There is close contact with these departments in terms of communication and research.

Geography of North America (at the HCA)

Geography of North America (at the HCA)

Ulrike Gerhard holds a bridge chair that partly resides at the Institute of Geography and partly at the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA).

HeiGIT gGmbH

Prof. Dr. Alexander Zipf

Alexander Zipf is responsible for the scientific coordination of HeiGIT gGmbH, whose aim is to create impactful solutions that address real-world challenges.

Apl.-Prof Sven Lautenbach

Sven Lautenbach is Chief Scientist at HeiGIT gGmbH, where he leads projects to improve the quality and accessibility of geoinformation enabling more effective crisis response and disaster preparedness.

Geography of South Asia at the South Asia Institute (SAI)

Prof. Dr. Marcus Nüsser

Marcus Nüsser is head of the department Geography of South Asia at the South Asia Institute (SAI). On his profile page you'll find further informationen about his research interests, research projects and more.