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CURRICULUM VITAE
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O. UNIV.-PROF. DR. FRIEDRICH M. ZIMMERMANN
Department of Geography and Regional Science
Heinrichstraße 36, A-8010, Graz, Austria
Telephone
+43 316 380 5135
Fax
+43 316 380 9886
E-mail
WORK EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
Since 1997: Full Professor of Geography and Regional Science
University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 36, 8010 Graz
2000 – 2007: Vice Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer, University of Graz
University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz
1987 – 1997: Associate Professor of Geography
University of Klagenfurt, Universitätsstraße 65-67, 9020 Klagenfurt
1991: Visiting Professor of Geography
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA, USA
1992/93: Professor of Economic Geography (substitution of chair)
Universität München, Germany
1994 and 1997: Visiting Professor of Geography
Portland State University, Portland OR, USA
1998: Visiting Professor of Geography
Holy Family College and Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
GRANTS
RESEARCH
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Fulbright grants (1991, 1994)
Regional Development and Regional Planning, European Union Regional Policy, Tourism
Development, Tourism Prognosis and Planning, International Economy.
Coordinator: Sustainable University of Graz
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TEACHING AND LLL
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
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PERSONAL SKILLS
AND COMPETENCES
Developing Countries and Globalization I & II
Human Geography
International Economies: USA
Sustainable Tourism
European Regional Development and Planning
European Regional Policies
Technical English in Human Geography
Seminars
Field Trips (mainly to the US or developing countries)
Work as member of various companies and boards:
2000 – 2007: Vice Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer, University of Graz
2007: Founding dean, Environmental, Regional and Educational Faculty
Since 1998: Chair of the Department of Geography and Regional Science, University of Graz
1997 – 2006: Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of „Joanneum Research“, Graz
(chairperson from 1997 – 2002)
1997 – 2006: Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of the „University of Applied Sciences “,
Graz, Austria (chairperson from 1997 – 2002)
since 1997: Vice President of the „Center for Border Areas Studies“, Tarvisio, Italy
Since 1993: Charter member of the Austrian Tourism Research Group
1988-1991: Board member of the Austrian Society for Regional Research and Regional Planning, University of Technology, Vienna
1985-1997: Member (nominated by the Provincial Government) of the
Supervisory Board of the "Carinthian Travel Agency"
2004: NLP (Neurolinguistic Programing) Practitioner Certificate
2005: NLP (Neurolinguistic Programing) Master Certificate
Austrian Sailing License A
Croatian Boat Skipper License Category B
Certificate of Competency for Yachtmaster Category A (Yacht up to 100 GT)
PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER CREATIVE WRITING CONTRIBUTIONS (selection)
1992
Issues, Problems, and Future Trends in the Austrian Alps: Changes within Traditional Tourism. In: Proceedings of the
Vail Conference on "Recreation Trends and Mountain Resort Development". Simon Fraser University, Burnaby,
British Columbia, Canada, pp. 160 - 170.
1993
Tourismusprognosen. In: H. Hahn und H.J. Kagelmann (eds.): Tourismuspsychologie und Tourismussoziologie. Ein
Handbuch zur Tourismuswissenschaft. Quintessenz Verlag, München, pp. 567-573.
1994
Tourismus in Österreich - Instabilität der Nachfrage und Innovationszwang des Angebotes. In: Geographische
Rundschau, vol. 47/1, pp. 30 - 37.
The Alpine Region: Regional Restructuring Opportunities and Constraints in a Fragile Environment. In: A. Montanari
and A. Williams (eds.): European Tourism: Regions, Spaces and Restructuring. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., London, pp.
19 - 40.
1996
with G. Krautbauer, Munich: Economic and Social Integration of African Americans in New York City. Innsbrucker
Geographische Studien, Vol. 26. Human Geography in North America: New Perspectives and Trends in Research.
Innsbruck, pp. 129 - 149.
with A. Williams et al.: Tourism, Leisure, Nature Protection and Agri-Tourism: Principles, Partnerships and Practices.
European Partners for the Environment Workbook Series for Implementing Sustainability in Europe. Exeter, UK,
188p.
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1997
Future Perspectives of Tourism - Traditional versus New Destinations. In: Martin Oppermann (ed.): Pacific Rim
Tourism. CAB International, Oxon, New York, pp. 231-239.
Multikulturalität im Europa der Regionen – theoretische Überlegungen und praktische Beispiele. In: Arbeiten aus dem
Institut für Geographie der Universität Graz, pp. 298-309.
1998
Nature, Society and the Economy in Partnership. European Perspectives in Mountain Tourism. In: Patricia East, Kurt
Luger, Karin Inmann (eds.): Sustainability in Mountain Tourism. Perspectives for the Himalayan Countries. Book Faith
India/Delhi, Studienverlag/Innsbruck-Vienna, pp. 71-91
Austria: Contrasting Tourist Seasons and Contrasting Regions. In: A. Williams und G. Shaw (eds.): Tourism and
Economic Development: European Experiences. John Wiley & Sons, ChichesterFrances Pinter, London, 3. Auflage,
pp. 175-197.
1999
with mit P. Cuka: Model cestovného rucho mesta Graz a jeho rekreacného zázemia. In: Ekonomická Revue
Cestovného Ruchu, Bd. 33, H.1/1999, Banská Bystrica, pp 41-48.
Das Euroäische Raumentwicklungskonzept als Grundlage für grenzüberschreitende Kooperationen. In: DELA 13:
Sustainable Development in the Slovenian Alps and Neighbouring Countries. Ljubljana, 1999, pp. 225-235.
The European Spatial Development Concept as a basis for cross-border cooperation. In: Räume der Zukunft Graz Maribor. Szenarien einer Standortentwicklung. Graz, pp. 125-147.
with Program Advisory Committee: Conclusions and Recommendations. In: M. Price (eds.): Global Change in the
Mountains. Parthenon Publishing, New York, Casterton Hall, pp. xvii-xxxi.
2000
with P.Godde und M. Price (eds.): Tourism and Development in Mountain Regions. CABI Publishing, Wallingford,
New York, 357 p.
with P.Godde und M. Price: Tourism and Development in Mountain Regions: Moving Forward into the New Millenium.
In: P.Godde, M. Price, F.M. Zimmermann (eds.): Tourism and Development in Mountain Regions. CABI Publishing,
Wallingford, New York, pp. 1-25.
Grenzüberschreitende Kooperationen in Europa – eine neue Dimension touristischer Entwicklung für das
Dreiländereck Österreich, Italien und Slowenien. In: Klagenfurter Geographische Schriften, Heft 18, Klagenfurt, pp.
295-306.
with M. Schmied: EU – Regionalentwicklung – Chance für periphere Gebiete und Grenzregionen, Österreich in
Geschichte und Literatur mit Geographie, 44. Jg., Heft 3 (306), Wien, pp. 178-192.
with S. Janschitz (eds.): Regional Policies in Europe. New Challenges, New Opportunities. Leykam, Graz, 155 p.
2001
with S. Janschitz (eds.): Regional Policies in Europe. Key Opportunities for Regions in the 21st Century. Leykam,
Graz, 254 p.
European Union Cross-Border Cooperation: A New Tourism Dimension. In:V. L. Smith and M. Brent (Hrsg.): Hosts
and Guests Revisited: Tourism Issues of the 21st Century. Cognizant Communication, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, pp.
323-330.
2002
with S. Janschitz (eds.): Regional Policies in Europe - The Knowledge Age: Managing Global, Regional and Local
Inderdependencies. Leykam, Graz, 129 p.
2004
with S. Janschitz (eds.): Regional Policies in Europe –Soft Features for Innovative Cross-Border Cooperation.
Leykam, Graz, 150 p.
2005
Cross-border Cooperation Issues in the New Europe. Zgornja Savinjska in Šaleška dolina, Zbornik 19, Zborovanja
slovenskih geografov, Velenje, 21. do 23. oktober 2004. ERICO Velenje, Velenje.
with P. Eder, and N. Kurka (2005): „Das neue Bild Österreichs“, part tourism. Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna,
pp. 133-153.
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2006
Cross-Border Cooperation in Tourism Planning in the Alps: Problems and Progress. Clark, Th., Gill, A., and
Hartmann R. (eds.), “Mountain Resort Planning and Development in an Era of Globalization”. New York, Sydney,
Tokyo: Cognizant Communication, pp 13-25.
Nachhaltige Entwicklung und Universitäten. Steiner, G. and Posch A. (eds.) „Innovative Forschung und Lehre für eine
nachhaltige Entwicklung“, „Berichte aus den Umweltwissenschaften“ Shaker, Aachen, pp 1-13.
2007
The Chain of Sustainability. Public Service Review, European Union, 14. PSCA International, Newcastle, pp. 232-233.
with S. Janschitz and J. Pizzera (2007): The Role of Actors in Regional Development. Grazer Schriften der
Geographie und Raumforschung, Bd. 42, Graz, pp. 63-74.
2008
with C. Mader, F. Risoupulos, G. Steiner: Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Graz – Styria – A Process of
Mobilization facing regional challenges. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 9, No. 4,
Emerald Group Publishing, pp. 402-415.
Mammals Encounters Education Research. Michael Lück (ed.), “The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in
Marine Environments”, CABI, Cambridge.
Mediterranean Sea. Michael Lück (ed.), “The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments”,
CABI, Cambridge.
Yachting and Sailing. Michael Lück (ed.), “The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments”,
CABI, Cambridge.
Marina. Michael Lück (ed.), “The Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments”, CABI,
Cambridge.
2009
with E. Görsdorf, C. Mader, J. Pizzera: Creating regional (e-)learning networks, in: VCSE (Hrsg): Virtual Cumpus for a
Sustainable Europe - Best Practice Guidebook. Thessaloniki, 67 - 90.
2010
with C. Mader, Clemens and G. Steiner: Sekem – Humanistic Management in the Egyptian Dessert, in: Spitzeck, H./
Pirson, M./ Amann, W./Khan, S./von Kimakowitz, E. (Hrsg): How Responsible Businesses Create Success Stories.
New-York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Since 1999: Resource editor of 'Tourism Geographies - An International Journal of Tourism Space, Place and Environment'
(Routledge)
Since 1999: Editorial board member of 'Tourism, Culture, and Communication. Studies of Culture and Communication in
Tourism and Hospitality' (Cognizant Communications).
Graz, May 2010
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