Elzbieta Laszczak
Visiting Scientist
Education
From 2009: PhD studies, Department of GIS, Cartography and Remote Sensing, Institute of Geography and Spatial Management, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
2010: B.S. Mathematics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
2009: Master's degree in Geography within Studies in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Research interests
GIS applications in physical geography, especially in landscape ecology. Categorized and continuous models of landscape structure. Methods of landscape pattern investigation. Determination of pattern-process relationships in heterogeneous landscapes. Assessment of landscape connectivity and ecological corridors evaluation. Programming languages in GIS. Application of mathematical theories (e.g. graph theory) in landscape ecology studies.
Personal interests
I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends, doing sports (especially running, swimming and climbing), listening to good music and cooking. I also love to travel, explore new cultures, their language, customs and culinary specialties. I especially enjoy long backpacking trips...