Personal profile
Research interests
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences at Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria.
My research focuses on the application of advanced Earth Observation (EO) data analytics, utilising both optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. With expertise in SAR data analysis, particularly in SAR polarimetry and differential interferometric SAR (DInSAR), I investigate landscape spatio-temporal dynamics as well as natural hazards and their impacts on societies and infrastructures.
I employ a range of methods, including digital image processing, geospatial data analysis, data mining, machine learning, and time-series EO data analysis, predominantly using open-source tools.
I am currently one of the research group leaders within the EXDIGIT: Excellence in Digital Sciences and Interdisciplinary Technologies, focusing on SAR big EO data analytics.
For further information, please visit my profiles in Google Scholar, LinkedIn, and ORCiD.
Fields of Science and Technology Classification 2012 (Level 2, 3-digit codes).
- 207 Environmental Engineering, Applied Geosciences
- 107 Other Natural Sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FloVu: Social Flood Vulnerability in Poland and Austria – a comparative analysis
Dabiri, Z. (Principal Investigator), Hölbling, D. W. (Co-Investigator), Streifeneder, V. (Co-Investigator) & Miller, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Mobility & Teaching
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VulTraUrbFlo: Urban flood impact on transport systems in Poland & Austria
Dabiri, Z. (Principal Investigator), Hölbling, D. W. (Co-Investigator), Streifeneder, V. (Co-Investigator) & Miller, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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ADUCAT: Actionable Data space for Urban Climate Adaptation and related socio-ecological, local Transformation
Hölbling, D. W. (Principal Investigator), Dabiri, Z. (Co-Principal Investigator), Streifeneder, V. (Co-Investigator) & Scharf, L. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/25 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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SpaDiFloVur: Spatial differentiation of the level of flood vulnerability of municipalities in Poland and Austria
Dabiri, Z. (Principal Investigator), Hölbling, D. W. (Co-Investigator) & Streifeneder, V. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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LEONA: Landslide Information from Earth Observation to Support Humanitarian Aid
Hölbling, D. W. (Principal Investigator), Dabiri, Z. (Co-Investigator), Abad Crespo, L. C. (Co-Investigator), Nafieva, E. (Co-Investigator), Arellano, C. M. (Co-Investigator) & van Ek, J. J. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/24 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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An Overview of Earth Observation Resources and Services for Landslide Detection in Humanitarian Contexts
Nafieva, E., Arellano, C. M., Hölbling, D. W., van Ek, J. J., Henriod, S., Rebois, Y., Schwingshandl, A., Forcieri, S., Dabiri, Z., Heidrich, R., Hörbe, I. & Abad, L., 14 Mar 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Linking vulnerability and impact of floods in Austria – A case study of the flood events in 2024
Streifeneder, V., Dabiri, Z., Hölbling, D., Adamiak, M., Borowska-Stefańska, M., Wiśniewski, S. & Magiera, M., 14 Mar 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Earth Observation-derived Landslide Information to Support Humanitarian Aid
Nafieva, E., Arellano, C. M., Hölbling, D. W., Henriod, S., Rebois, Y., Jessen, L., Schwingshandl, A., Forcieri, S., Dabiri, Z. & Abad, L., 6 Feb 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Integrating InSAR and Geomorphological Mapping in Deglaciated Alpine Terrain: A Case Study from Taschachferner, Austria
Hölbling, D., Nafieva, E., Dabiri, Z., Albrecht, F., Le Heron, D., Mejías Osorio, P., Streifeneder, V., Laher, M. & Abad, L., 6 Feb 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Rock Glacier Detection and Characterisation Based on InSAR Analysis in the Austrian Alp
Nafieva, E., Hölbling, D. W., Dabiri, Z., Aubrey Robson, B., Hauglin, E., Streifeneder, V. & Abad, L., 6 Feb 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Datasets
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Butangbunasi landslide and landslide-dammed lake outlines based on Landsat time series with respect to typhoons
Hölbling, D. W. (Creator), Abad Crespo, L. C. (Creator), Dabiri, Z. (Contributor), Prasicek, G. (Contributor), Tsai, T.-T. (Contributor) & Argentin, A.-L. M. (Contributor), Zenodo, 8 Feb 2024
Dataset
Prizes
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1st runner-up of Copernicus Price Austria
Albrecht, F. T. (Recipient), Hölbling, D. W. (Recipient), Abad Crespo, L. C. (Recipient) & Dabiri, Z. (Recipient), 8 Dec 2020
Prize
Activities
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EO for Resilience and Humanitarian AID
Dabiri, Z. (Contributor)
Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution to an event
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A Comparison of P- and C-band SAR Sensitivity for Ecosystem Mapping in the Brazilian Amazon
Dong, Y. (Presenter), Avoiani, E. (Presenter) & Dabiri, Z. (Presenter)
26 Jan 2026 → 30 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Poster presentation › science to science / art to art
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Quantifying Forest Diversity through Spectral Metrics from PRISMA and Structural Information from BIOMASS P-band SAR
Avoiani, E. (Presenter), Dong, Y. (Presenter) & Dabiri, Z. (Presenter)
26 Jan 2026 → 30 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Poster presentation › science to science / art to art
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CopPhil First Contact: Bridging Space, Sustainability, and Society
Arellano, C. M. (Contributor), Streifeneder, V. (Contributor), Dabiri, Z. (Contributor) & Hölbling, D. (Contributor)
8 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event
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Earth Observation Remote Sensing Workshop
Dabiri, Z. (Contributor)
Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution to an event
Press/Media
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Mit Satelliten gegen Borkenkäfer und kaputte Wege
Albrecht, F. T., Hölbling, D. W., Abad Crespo, L. C. & Dabiri, Z.
6/07/20
1 Media contribution
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Intakte Wege, gesunder Wald
Albrecht, F. T., Hölbling, D. W., Abad Crespo, L. C. & Dabiri, Z.
6/07/20
1 Media contribution
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Wo Erdrutsche zu gefährlichen Flussblockaden führen können.
Argentin, A.-L. M., Prasicek, G., Robl, J. C., Hölbling, D. W., Abad Crespo, L. C. & Dabiri, Z.
11/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Forscher zeichneten Risiko-Landkarte für Erdrutsch-Flussblockaden
Argentin, A.-L. M., Prasicek, G., Robl, J. C., Hölbling, D. W., Abad Crespo, L. C. & Dabiri, Z.
5/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Risikolandkarte für Flussblockaden
Argentin, A.-L. M., Prasicek, G., Robl, J. C., Hölbling, D. W., Abad Crespo, L. C. & Dabiri, Z.
5/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media