Hartmut Bossel

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Prof. em. Ph.D., Dipl.-Ing.
Am Galgenköppel 6 B
D 34289 Zierenberg, Germany
Tel: +49.5606.8241, Fax: +49.5606.534279,
E-mail: H.Bossel@t-online.de, www.hartmutbossel.homepage.t-online.de
born 03-03-35, married (1961), 3 children

Hartmut Bossel was professor of environmental systems analysis and director of the Scientific Center for Environmental Systems Research at the University of Kassel, Germany, until his retirement in 1997. He has led many research projects and future studies, developing computer simulation models and decision support systems in the areas of energy supply policy, global dynamics, orientation of behavior, agricultural policy, forest dynamics and management, sustainable development, and indicator systems. He has published a number of successful books on modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, social change, future paths, and sustainable development. Member of the Balaton Group since 1981.

Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering (Aeronautical Sciences), University of California, Berkeley, 1967
Diplom-Ingenieur (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical Sciences) from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, 1961

Major positions

Director, Scientific Center for Environmental Systems Research and Environmental Systems Analysis Group, University of Kassel, Germany, 1979-1997
Full professor and associate professor (until 1990), Department of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Kassel, Germany, 1979-1997
Research director, Institute for Systems Research and Forecasting (ISP), Hannover, Germany, 1977-1979
Project leader, Institute for Systems Analysis and Innovation Research (ISI), Fraunhofer Research Association, Karlsruhe, Germany 1972-1977
Associate professor and assistant professor (until 1969), Mechanical Engineering Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1967-1972
Senior research specialist, Department of Aeronautical Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, 1963-1967
Senior specialist (aerodynamics), Northrop Corporation, Hawthorne, California, 1962-1963
Research and other work experience in Germany, USA, France, (former) Yugoslavia, (former) Soviet Union, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand

Teaching

systems analysis and systems dynamics
mathematical modelling and computer simulation
environmental science (Kassel University)
mechanical and aeronautical engineering subjects (University of California, Santa Barbara)

Research

computer simulation models of complex dynamic systems
forest systems analysis and computer models
sustainable development paths (energy supply system, forestry, agriculture, social system)
self-organizing and self-orienting systems
indicators of sustainable development
computational and experimental fluid dynamics (before 1972)

Publications

More than 600 scientific publications and reports (about 250 in scientific journals and books)
16 books (and software) as sole author, 18 as co-author or editor
Subjects: Computational fluid dynamics; modelling and simulation of dynamic systems; societal development; environmental science; sustainable development; forest system dynamics; orientation theory; indicators. Simulation and environmental science software.

Full list of publications that are available in the open literature.

List of books written and/or edited by H. Bossel (incl. major software programs)

H. Bossel: Systeme, Dynamik, Simulation – Modellbildung, Analyse und Simulation komplexer Systeme. Books on Demand, Norderstedt/Germany, 2004 (ISBN 3-8334-0984-3) (www.libri.de)

H. Bossel: Systemzoo 1 - Elementarsysteme, Technik und Physik. Books on Demand, Norderstedt/Germany, 2004 (ISBN 3-8334-1239-9) (www.libri.de).

H. Bossel: Systemzoo 2 - Klima, Ökosysteme und Ressourcen. Books on Demand, Norderstedt/Germany, 2004 (ISBN 3-8334-1240-2) (www.libri.de).

H. Bossel: Systemzoo 3 - Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Entwicklung. Books on Demand, Norderstedt/Germany, 2004 (ISBN 3-8334-1241-0) (www.libri.de).

H. Bossel: Über den Bergen ist der Krieg so fern. Books on Demand, Norderstedt/Germany, 2004 (ISBN 3-8334-0699-2) (www.libri.de).

H. Bossel: Indicators for Sustainable Development: Theory, Method, Applications. IISD International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1999 (ISBN 1-895536-13-8) (see www.iisd.org/publications)

H. Bossel: Globale Wende– Wege zu einem gesellschaftlichen und ökologischen Strukturwandel. Droemer Knaur, München 1998. (ISBN 3-426-27044-7)

H. Bossel: Earth at a Crossroads– Paths to a Sustainable Future. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK 1998. (ISBN 0521.63005.3 hard cover, 0521.63995.6 paper back).

H. Bossel: 20/20 Vision– Explorations of Sustainable Futures. Gesamthochschul-Bibliothek, Kassel 1996. (preliminary version of Earth at a Crossroads) (ISBN 3-88122-886-1)

H. P. Nowak, H. Bossel: Simulationsbibliothek und Weltsimulation. 27 interaktive Simulationsmodelle. Multimedia Lernprogramm, Intercortex, Rothenthurm/Schweiz 1995.

H. P. Nowak, H. Bossel: Weltsimulation World3/91 - Meadows Modell, Simulationsmodell und Datenbank. Multimedia Lernprogramm, Intercortex, Rothenthurm/ Schweiz 1995.

H. P. Nowak, H. Bossel: Systemanalyse, Modell und Simulation. Multimedia Lernpro-gramm, Intercortex, Rothenthurm/Schweiz 1995.

H. P. Nowak, H. Bossel: Weltsimulation und Umweltwissen. Multimediales Lern-, Informations- und Simulationsprogramm. Intercortex AG, Rothenthurm (Schweiz) und Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden 1994. (ISBN 3-528-05475-1)

H. Bossel: Modeling and Simulation. A. K. Peters, Wellesley MA and Vieweg Braunschweig/Wiesbaden, 1994, 484 p. + diskette (with SIMPAS simulation software and systems zoo with 50 models) (ISBN 1-56881-033-4, ISBN 3-528-05419-0).

H. Bossel, D. Meadows: Die neuen Grenzen des Wachstums - Das Simulationsprogramm World 3. (Programm und Handbuch). Deutsche Verlagsanstalt DVA Stuttgart 1993.

H. Bossel: Modellbildung und Simulation - Konzepte, Verfahren und Modelle zum Verhalten dynamischer Systeme. Mit SIMPAS Simulator für Turbo Pascal und einem Systemzoo von 50 Modellen. Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden 1992, 400 Seiten mit rd. 200 Abbildungen und Programmdiskette (ISBN 3-528-05242-2). 2. verb. Auflage mit Software SIMPAS 2.0, 1994, 402 S. (ISBN 3-528-15242-7).

H. Bossel, E.F. Bruenig: Natural Resource Systems Analysis. Deutsche Stiftung für Internationale Entwicklung (DSE), Feldafing 1991, 145 S. (ISBN 3 - 92441-55-3).

H. Bossel: Umweltwissen - Daten, Fakten und Zusammenhänge. Springer Verlag, Berlin/ Heidelberg/ New York 1990, 169 S., 310 Abb. (ISBN 3-540-53047-9, ISBN 0-387-53047-9). 2. Aufl. 1994 (ISBN 3-540-57225-2).

H. Bossel, B. Hornung, K.F. Müller-Reißmann: Wissensverarbeitung mit DEDUC. Teil 2: Wissensdynamik mit DEDUC - Grundlagen und Methoden dynamischer Wissensverarbeitung: Wirkungsanalyse, Folgenabschätzung und Konsequenzenbewertung. Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/ Wiesbaden 1989, 182 S., mit Diskette (ISBN 3-528-04660-0).

H. Bossel: Simulation dynamischer Systeme - Grundwissen, Methoden, Programme. Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden 1989, 310 S., mit Diskette (ISBN 3-528-04746-1). 2. Aufl. 1992 (ISBN 3-528-14746-6).

H. Bossel: Systemdynamik - Grundwissen, Methoden und Programme zur Simulation dynamischer Systeme. Vieweg Verlag, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden 1987, 310 S. (ISBN 3-528-04566-3), mit Programmdisketten.

E.F. Bruenig, H. Bossel, K.P. Elpel, W.D. Grossmann, T.W. Schneider, Wang Zhu-hao, Yu Zuo-yue: Ecologic-Socioeconomic System Analysis and Simulation - A guide for application of system analysis to the conservation, utilization and development of tropical and subtropical land resources in China. DSE - German Foundation for International Development, Feldafing 1986, 388 p. (ISBN 3-926301-01-7). Also: UNESCO Man and Biosphere, MaB Mitteilungen 24, Bonn 1987 (ISSN 0723-4112).

H. Bossel, P. Kramer, J. Schaffner, H. Weismantel, U. Zerger: Technikfolgenabschätzung der landwirtschaftlichen Produktion. Untersuchung für den Deutschen Bundestag, Institut für Angewandte Systemforschung und Prognose (ISP), Hannover 1986, 320 S. Auch: Alternativen landwirtschaftlicher Produktionsweisen, Materialien zur Drucksache 10/6801, Band V, Enquete-Kommission 'Technikfolgenabschätzung', Deutscher Bundestag, Bonn März 1987, 427 S.

H. Bossel, K.H. Simon (Hg.): Ökologie und Computer - Eine problematische Beziehung. C.F. Müller, Karlsruhe 1986, 256 S. (ISBN 3-7880-9728-0)

H. Bossel: Ecological Systems Analysis - An Introduction to Modelling and Simulation. DSE - German Foundation for International Development, Feldafing 1986, 180 S. (ISBN 3-88122-327-4).

H. Bossel, W. Metzler, H. Schäfer (Hg.): Dynamik des Waldsterbens - Mathematisches Modell und Computersimulation. Springer Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg/New York/Tokyo 1985, 267 S. (3-540-15475-2, 0-387-15475-2)

H. Bossel: Umweltdynamik - 30 Programme für kybernetische Umwelterfahrungen auf jedem BASIC-Rechner. Te-Wi Verlag, München 1985, 466 S., mit Programmdisketten (ISBN 3-921803-36-5)

H. Bossel u.a: Dynamik von Waldökosystemen - Mathematisches Modell und Computersimulation. Interdisziplinäre Arbeitsgruppe Mathematisierung (IAGM), Gesamthochschule Kassel, Okt. 1982 (2. Aufl. Feb. 1983), 276 S. (ISSN 0723-3493)

H. Bossel, H.J. Grommelt, K. Oeser (Hg.): Wasser - Umfassende Darstellung der Fakten, Trends und Gefahren. Fischer Verlag, Frankfurt/M 1982, 295 S. (3-596-24056-5)

H. Bossel, W. Dürrschmidt (Hg.): Ökologische Forschung - Wege zur verantworteten Wissenschaft. C.F. Müller, Karlsruhe 1981, 128 S. (ISBN 3-7880-9656-X)

F. Krause, H. Bossel, K.F. Müller-Reißmann: Energiewende - Wachstum und Wohlstand ohne Erdöl und Uran. S. Fischer, Frankfurt/M 1980, 234 S. (ISBN 3-10-007705-9)

H. Bossel: Bürgerinitiativen entwerfen die Zukunft - Neue Leitbilder, neue Werte, 30 Szenarien. Fischer Verlag, Frankfurt/M 1978, 187 S. (1. Aufl. Juni 1978, 2. Aufl. Nov. 1978, 3. Aufl. Jan. 1981) (ISBN 3-596-24010-7).

H. Bossel (ed.): Concepts and Tools of Computer-Assisted Policy Analysis. Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel 1977. 3 Bände, 630+XIV S. (ISBN 3-7643-0921-0, 3-7643-0922-9, 3-7643-0923-7)

H. Bossel (Hg.): Energie richtig genutzt. C.F. Müller Verlag, Karlsruhe 1976, 214 S. (ISBN 3-7880-7073-0)

H. Bossel, S. Klaczko, N. Müller (Hg.): Systems Theory in the Social Sciences. Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel 1976, 569 S. (ISBN 3-7643-0822-2)

Selected publications in books, scientific journals, and proceedings

H. Bossel: Assessing viability and sustainability – A systems-based approach to deriving comprehensive indicator sets. In: B. M. Campbell, J. Sayer (eds.): Integrated Natural Resource Management – Linking Productivity, the Environment and Development. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, Oxon UK, 2003, pp. 247-266. Also: Conservation Ecology 5(2):12 (2001), http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol5/iss2/art12.

H. Bossel: Sustainability - Application of systems theoretical aspects to societal development. In: S. E. Jørgensen and F. Müller (eds.): Handbook of Ecosystem Theories and Management. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2000, 519-536.

H. Bossel: Exergy and the emergence of multi-dimensional system orientation. In: S. E. Jørgensen (ed.): Thermodynamics and Ecological Modelling, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2000, 191-209.

H. Bossel: Policy assessment and simulation of actor orientation for sustainable development. Ecological Economics, 34 (2000), 337-355.

H. Bossel: Ecosystems and society: orientation for sustainable development. In: F. Müller, M. Leupelt (eds.): Eco Targets, Goal Functions, and Orientors. Springer Verlag, Berlin/ Heidelberg/ New York 1997, 211-224.

H. Bossel: Emergence of basic orientors in evolutionary self-organization. In: F. Müller, M. Leupelt (eds.): Eco Targets, Goal Functions, and Orientors. Springer Verlag, Berlin/ Hei-delberg/ New York 1997, 21-34.

F. Krebs, H. Bossel: Emergent value orientation in self-organization of an animat. Ecological Modelling 96, 1997, 143-164.

H. Bossel: Allgemeine Systemtheorie und Kybernetik: Systemtheorie dynamischer Systeme. In: F. Müller u.a. (Hg.): Handbuch der Ökosystemforschung. EcoMed Verlag, Landsberg 1997.

H. Bossel: Deriving indicators for sustainable development. Environmental Modeling and Assessment 1 No.4, 1996, 193-218.

H. Bossel: Ecosystems and Society: Implications for Sustainable Development. World Futures 47, 1996, 143-213.

H. Bossel: TREEDYN3 forest simulation model. Ecological Modelling 1996, 187-227.

H. Bossel, H. Krieger: Simulation of multi-species tropical forest dynamics using a vertically and horizontally structured model. Forest Ecology and Management, 69, 1994, 123-144.

Hartmut Bossel: Real-structure process description as the basis of understanding ecosystems and their development. Ecological Modelling, 63 (1992), pp. 261-276.

H. Bossel, H. Krieger: Simulation model of natural tropical forest dynamics. Ecological Modelling 59 (1991), 35 pp.

H. Bossel: Modelling forest dynamics: Moving from description to explanation. Forest Ecology and Management (Special issue: Modelling Forest Succession in Europe) Vol. 42, Nos. 1, 2, July 1991, pp. 129-142.

H. Bossel, H. Schäfer: Generic simulation model of forest growth, carbon and nitrogen dy-namics, and application to tropical acacia and European spruce. Ecological Modelling 48 (1989) 221-265.

H. Bossel: Viability and Sustainability: Matching development goals to resource constraints. Futures, vol. 19, no. 2, April 1987, 114-128.

H. Bossel: Dynamics of Forest Dieback - Systems Analysis and Simulation. Ecological Modelling, 34 (1986) 259-288.

H. Bossel, M. Strobel: Experiments with an 'intelligent' world model. Futures, June 1978, p. 191-212.

H. Bossel: College Student and Dropout Problem: A Qualitative Dynamic Simulation. Instructional Science 3, 1974, 23-50.

H. Bossel, K.L. Orloff: Laser-Doppler Anemometer for Water Tunnel Applications. Journal of Hydronautics, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1972, pp. 101-106.

H. Bossel, W.J. Hiller, G.E.A. Meier: Noise-Cancelling Difference Method for Optical Velocity Measurements. Journal of Physics E (Scientific Instruments), Sept. 1972.

H. Bossel, W.J. Hiller, G.E.A. Meier: Self-Aligning Reference Beam Method for Two- and Three-Dimensional Optical Velocity Measurements. Journal of Physics E (Scientific In-struments), Sept. 1972.

H. Bossel: Low Cost Windmill for Developing Nations. Construction Manual. Volunteers for International Technical Assistance (VITA), Schenectady, N.Y., November 1970.

H. Bossel: Use of Exponentials in the Integral Solution of the Parabolic Equations of Boundary Layer, Wake, Jet, and Vortex Flows. Journal of Computational Physics, Vol. 5, No. 3, 1970, pp. 359-382.

H. Bossel: Vortex Breakdown Flowfield. Physics of Fluids, Vol. 12, No. 3, March 1969, pp. 498-508.