Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau
Retired professor
Geomorphological and Environmental Research Group
Main research areas
- Geomorphometry
- Geomorphological mapping
- Sediment budget modeling
- Slope stability analysis
- Natural hazards and risk analysis
- Modeling of permafrost distribution
- Rock glacier kinematics
- Stability of permafrost rocks
- Soil erosion modeling
- Biogeomorphology
Research and publications
Research and publications
Here you can download all geomorphological maps of the GMK Priority Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Please quote the extented copyright when you make use of any maps or supplementary booklets.
| Project title | Applicant | Researcher | Duration | Funding |
| BIMODAL - Biogeomorphic dynamics on lateral moraines in the Turtmann glacier forefield, Switzerland | Prof. Dr. R. Dikau Prof. Dr. S. Schmidtlein |
J. Eichel | 11/2014 - 05/2017 | DFG |
| Realisation of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems GEOSS | Dr. Michael Nyenhuis Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau |
Manuela Schlummer Adrian Strauch |
12/2012- 06/2015 |
Ministry of Transport (BMVBS) |
| GEOWOW GEOSS Interoperability for Weather, Ocean and Water |
Dr. Michael Nyenhuis Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau |
Manuela Schlummer Adrian Strauch |
09/2011- 08/2014 |
EU FP7 |
| ISPR Influences of snow cover on thermal and mechanic processes in steep permafrost rock walls Part 1: internal response Part 2: external forcing |
Prof. Dr. M. Krautblatter, Prof. Dr. R. Dikau, Dr. M. Phillips, Prof. Dr. M. Hoelzle, Dr. S. Gruber |
Prof. Dr. M. Krautblatter, D. Draebing, Dr. M. Phillips, Prof. Dr. M. Hoelzle, Dr. S. Gruber A. Haberkorn |
09/2011- 08/2014 |
DFG, SNF |
| Implementation of the Global Earth Observation System of Sytems GEOSS in Germany | Dr. M. Nyenhuis | Dr. M. Nyenhuis S. Göbel |
11/2010- 06/2012 |
BfG |
| Human Impact on Colluvial Sediment Storages in Europe since the Neolithic (project D3 of the Collaborative Resreach Centre 806 "Our Way to Europe: Culture-Environment Interaction and Human Mobility in the Late Quaternary", German Reasearch Foundation, DFG) |
Dr. T. Hoffmann Prof. Dr. R. Dikau |
Dr. T. Hoffmann M. Schlummer |
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COLARIS (en/de) COupling and connectivity of LAndslides and RIver Systems |
Dr. T. Hoffmann | N. Meyer J. Blöthe |
07/2008- 05/2009 |
DFG |
| EUGENE Improving coordination, visibility and impact of European GEOSS contributions by establishing a European Geoss Network |
Dr. M. Nyenhuis | Dr. M. Nyenhuis Gero Steup |
10/2009- 09/2011 |
EU FP7 |
| GEOSS studies Studies on the development of the German national GEOSS Implementation Plan (D-GIP) |
Dr. M. Nyenhuis | Dr. M. Nyenhuis | 2008- 2010 |
BfG |
| HSDyn Holocene Sediment Dynamics in the Study Area Frankenforst near Bonn (Germany) |
Prof. Dr. R. Dikau | F. Lippert | since 2002 |
DFG |
| RheinLUCIFS Land use and climate impacts on the Rhine river system during the period of agriculture |
Prof. Dr. R. Dikau | Dr. T. Hoffmann | since 2002 |
DFG |
| SEDAG Sediment Cascades of Alpine Geo-Systems |
Prof. Dr. R. Dikau | Prof. Dr. L. Schrott | 04/2000- 03/2006 |
DFG |
| SPCC 4 (SORP) Sensitivity of rock permafrost to regional climate change scenarios and implications for rock wall instability (Part of the Bündelantrag SPCC: Sensitivity of Mountain Permafrost to Climate Change) |
Prof. Dr. R. Dikau | M. Krautblatter S. Verleysdonk P. Oberender |
09/2008- 08/2011 |
DFG |
| SPCC 5 (ROCKISM) Monitoring and process analysis of permafrost creep and failure in changing temperature regimes (Part of the Bündelantrag SPCC: Sensitivity of Mountain Permafrost to Climate Change) |
Dr. I. Gärtner-Roer | Dr. I. Gärtner-Roer | 09/2008- 08/2011 |
DFG |
Books:
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Dikau, R. & J. Weichselgartner (2022): Der unruhige Planet. Der Mensch und die Naturgewalten. Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt.
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Dikau, R., Eibisch, K., Eichel, J., Meßenzehl, K. & M. Schlummer-Held (2019): Geomorphologie. Springer, Heidelberg.
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Gündra, H., Jäger, S., Schroeder, M. & R. Dikau (1995): Bodenerosionsatlas Baden-Württemberg. Ministerium Ländlicher Raum, Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten Baden-Württemberg (Hrsg.), Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart.
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Dikau, R. (1992b): Computergestützte Geomorphographie. Habilitationsschrift an der Fakultät für Geowissenschaften, Universität Heidelberg, Text- und Kartenband, Heidelberg.
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Dikau, R. (1988c): Entwurf einer geomorphographisch-analytischen Systematik von Reliefeinheiten. Heidelberger Geographische Bausteine,Vol. 5, Heidelberg.
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Dikau, R. (1986): Experimentelle Untersuchungen zu Oberflächenabfluß und Bodenabtrag von Meßparzellen und landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen. Heidelberger Geographische Arbeiten, H. 81, Heidelberg.
Edited Books and Journals:
- Otto, J.-C. & R. Dikau (2009, ed.): Landform - Structure, Evolution, Process Control. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Landform organised by the Research Training Group 437. Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences 115, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg.
- Egner, H., Ratter, B.M.W. & R. Dikau (2008): Umwelt als System - System als Umwelt? Oekom, München.
- Herget, J., Dikau, R., Gregory, K.J. & J. Vandenberghe (2007, eds.): The Fluvial System Past and Present Dynamics and Controls. Geomorphology, 92 (3-4) (special issue), Amsterdam.
- Herget, J. & R. Dikau (2005, eds.): Natural and Human Impacts in the River Rhine Catchment. In: Erdkunde, 59(3/4) (special issue), Bonn.
- Dikau, R. (2003, ed.): Contributions to the Geography of Hazards. Die Erde, 134(2), Berlin.
Lang, A., Hennrich, K. & R. Dikau (2003, eds.): Long Term Hillslope and Fluvial System Modelling. Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, 101, Heidelberg. - Dikau, R. & K.-H. Schmidt (2001, eds.): Mass movements in South, West and Central Germany. Z. Geomorph., N.F., Suppl.-Bd. 125, Stuttgart.
- Dikau, R. & H. Saurer (1999, eds.): GIS for Earth Surface Systems. Gebr. Bornträger, Stuttgart.
- Dikau, R., Heinritz, G. & R. Wießner (1998, eds.): Global Change - Konsequenzen für die Umwelt, Stuttgart.
- Dikau, R., D. Brunsden, L. Schrott & M. Ibsen (1996, eds.): Landslide recognition. Identification, Movement and Causes, Chichester.
- Pike, R. & R. Dikau (1995, eds.): Advances in Geomorphometry. Z. Geomorph., N.F., Suppl.-Bd. 101, Stuttgart.