Jüri Roosaare
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Associate Professor at the
Chair of Geoinformatics and Cartography
in department of Geography (GG), Institute of Ecology & Earth Sciences (LOOM) Faculty of
Science and Technology (LOTE) University of Tartu (UT)
Education:
1976 Dipl. Physical Geographer, University of Tartu (cum
laude)
1982 Candidate of Geographical Sciences (landscape
geophysics), Moscow State University;
Thesis: Simulation
modelling of seasonal dynamics of polder Tamme as a territorial system of
intensive agriculture
Languages:
English, German, Russian
Employment :
1976-1978 post graduate researcher at the Tartu State
University, Department of Physical Geography (landscape mapping and
cartographic data analysis);
1982-1990 Junior, then Senior Researcher at the Tartu State
University, Department of Physical Geography;
1986-1990 Senior Researcher in Laboratory of Applied
Mathematics (computer modelling of catchment areas, database management of
landscape data);
1990-1992 Head of the Laboratory of Geoinformatics at the
Tartu State University (GIS, spatial data analysis);
1993-1994 Acting professor at the chair of geoinformatics and
cartography, Institute of Geography, University of Tartu
since 1995 Associate Professor in Geoinformatics at the
University of Tartu, Institute of Geography (computer handling of spatial data,
GIS applications in landscape ecology).
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Professional experience:: |
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1974 (June - Aug.) |
Ary-Mas,
Taimyr Siberia; meteorologist in an expedition of |
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1975 (June - Dec.) |
Primorskiy
kray (Soviet Far East); technician in an expedition of |
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1979 (Aug. - Sept.) |
Chitinskaya
oblast ( |
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1986 (June - Aug.) |
Kamtchatskaya
oblast, region of Klyuchevskaya Sopka ( |
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1994 (Sept.- Dec.) |
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1995 (Jan. - Mar.) |
Research
Professor at the |
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1997 (June) |
GRID |
Research interests:
· applied geoinformatics — spatial decision
support systems, visualization of dynamic data;
· landscape ecology — simulation
modelling of water cycle in watersheds, means and metrics to describe
spatio-temporal structure of landscapes;
· spatial data analysis — spatial
patterns, areal interpolation, cellular automata;
· didactics in geography — curriculum
development in geoinformatics, e-learning, interactive means of instruction,
geography olympiads;
· general, methodological and
philosophical problems of geography.
Courses (for details look in university’s Study
Information System):
· Data Base Applications (ID:
LOOM.02.006).
A short
theoretical introduction to data models and gaining practical experiences for
work with databases while using the opportunities of MS Office. Results of
practical work will be prepared on the computer in the form of a coherent
report the main part of which will be students own MS Access sample data base.
Examination take place individually using a computer and different data bases.
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Geoinformatics II (ID: LOOM.02.018).
A resumptive
course on history and structure of geoinformatics, on its relationships with
other sciences, with technology and practical applications.
Philosophy, methodology and practical constraints of spatial approach are
concerned, as well as organizational problems of designing and using GIS.
Acquaintanceship with main literature sources on geoinformation science and
discussion of key problems in seminars on the basis of students´ presentations.
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Seminar on Geoinformatics (ID: LOOM.02.040).
Reading
selected scientific literature, summarizing and discussing it in seminars;
peer-reviewing fellow students’ presentations.
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Practical Work in Special Field of Study (ID: LOOM.02.208).
Students will
expand their practical knowledge of geoinformatics in the form of practical
work (recommendably during study recess) in an appropriate institution or
company at a project solving a specific problem or creating an application.
Students will prepare a written report on completed work; it will be defended
in seminars (which take place once every semester).
·
Spatial Data Analysis (ID: LOOM.02.016).
An overview
course on spatial data analysis philosophy, methodology and techniques in
geography. Familiarization with typical exercises by practical training using
Idrisi and ArcGIS software. Particularizing into a selected method (group of
methods) and presenting it on a seminar.
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Spatial Decision Support Systems (ID: LOOM.02.003).
The use of
geographical information systems in the decision making is under consideration.
Practical training (by means of Clips, MS Excel Solver and Idrisi software) is
included. After short introduction the general tools of decision support
systems (expert systems, operations research) are presented. Mapping of
constraints and compiling of evaluation maps are important parts of this
course. Decision synthesis includes both single and multi criteria cases and
conflict solving.
Supervision:
Paul Sepp (1981, Diploma thesis), Valdo Kuusemets (1986, Dipl.), Ülle
Leisk (1986, Dipl.), Ain Vellak (1986, Dipl.), Mari Lahtmets (1988, Dipl.),
Aimi Püüa (1989, Dipl.), Antti Roose (1989, Dipl.; 1993, MSc); Ülle Vaht (1990,
Dipl.), Agne Peetersoo (1993, BSc), Tiia Prass (1994, BSc), Olavi Hiiemäe
(1994, BSc), Andrus Altrov (1996, BSc; 1999, MSc), Agnes Salundi (1996, BSc),
Tanel Hurt (1998, BSc), Lea Pauts (1999, BSc), Kersti Vennik (1999, BSc; 2007, magister
scientiarum), Valentina Sagris (1999, MSc),
Karin Juurikas (2000, MSc), Kristjan Teiter (2000, MSc), Ülle Straus (2001,
BSc), Hannes Alesmaa (2001, BSc), Evelyn Koduvere-Uuemaa (2003, BSc; 2004, magister scientiarum;
2007, PhD),
Edgar Sepp (2004, BSc; 2007, magister
scientiarum), Jaanika Lääne (2005, BSc), Ott Pruulmann (2005, BSc; 2007, magister
scientiarum), Ivari Rannama (2006, BSc), Ülle
Vannas (2006, BSc), Kairi Leppik (2007, BSc), Triinu Tehvre (2007, BSc), Liis
Murov (2007, BSc), Erki Post
(2007, BSc), Raivo Aunap (2007, PhD),
Kätlin Haas (2008, BSc), Kreet Masik (2008, BSc; 2010,
MSc), Aire Olesk (2008, BSc), Kairi Pentjärv (2008, BSc), Rain Elken (2008,
MSc), Eveli Sisas (2008, MSc), Sven-Erik Enno (2009, MSc), Gerda Spool (2009,
BSc; 2011, MSc), Peep Margus (2010, magister
scientiarum), Mart Naris (2011, BSc), Meelis Tapo (2011, MSc).
Publications: lists of publications
(by 6/1/2011).
Academic activities:
Member of the Estonian
Geographical Society (since 1975), International
Association of Landscape Ecology (since 1992) and Nordic Association for
Hydrology; member of the Academic Board of EMGISc and
member of the Steering Committee of IGU Commission on Geographical Information Systems.
Awards:
The Science prize of
11.06.2011