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Research assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n

since 01\/2024:<\/strong> Member of the board of the VGDH – Association for Geography at German-speaking Universities and Research Institutions https:\/\/vgdh.de\/<\/a> (assessor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

since 10\/2021: <\/strong>Research Assistant – Institute of Geography, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018-2021:<\/strong> Research Assistant – Institute of Geography, University of Heidelberg “Working Group Geomorphology, Soil Geography and Geoarchaeology”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014-2017: <\/strong>Research assistant – Institute of Geography, University of Cologne “Working Group Quaternary Research and Applied Geomorphology – Department of African Research”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014-2019:<\/strong> PhD student in the Collaborative Research Center 806 “Our Way to Europe”, subproject A1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014:<\/strong> M.Sc. “Quaternary Science & Geoarchaeology”, University of Cologne) Master thesis: Stratigraphy and micromorphological analysis of extremely dry cave sediments – The example of Sodmein Cave, Egypt <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012:<\/strong> B.Sc. “Geography” (University of Cologne) Bachelor thesis: The sediment fill of the Middle Paleolithic site Sima de las Palomas, Andalusia – attempt of a lithostratigraphic classification based on sediment color, grain size and magnetic susceptibility. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Geomorphology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geoarchaeology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human-environment interaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anthropogenic relief changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry areas (Namibia, Egypt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany: Upper Rhine Graben and Lower Rhine Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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* peer-review<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Press <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fischer, P., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Georg, T., Hoffmann, T.: Middle Rhine Valley. In: Lehmkuhl, F., B\u00f6se, M., Krautblatter, M. (eds.): Landscapes and Landforms of Germany. Springer. (Aug 2025) Landscapes and Landforms of Germany | SpringerLink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schmidt, J., Rabiger-V\u00f6llmer, J., Henselowsky, F. (2025)<\/strong>: Digital terrain models in floodplain research: analysis of natural dynamics and anthropogenic interventions,<\/a> In: Schenk, G.J., Hillmus, N. (eds.): Flusslandschaften im Wandel. Kleine multidisziplin\u00e4re Quellenkunde der Fluvialen Anthroposph\u00e4re (Darmst\u00e4dter Historische Studien 1), Darmstadt, pp. 159-168, DOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.26083\/tuprints-00030112. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Becker, T., Bubenzer, O., M\u00e4chtle, B., Schnek, G.J., V\u00f6tt, A. Interrelationships between the Weschnitz river landscape and Lorsch Abbey<\/a>. In: Recker, U (ed.). HessenArchaeology. Yearbook for Archaeology and Paleontology in Hesse. ISBN 978-89822-254-6. PP. 294-299. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Richter, J., Kindermann, K., Vogelsang, R. Henselowsky, F.<\/strong> Cultural rhythms and pulses on MIS 5-3 migration episodes of Homo sapiens dispersal in Northeast Africa<\/a>, Quaternary Science Advances, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.qsa.2024.100248.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Appel, A., Becker, T., Wilken, D., Obrocki, L., Fischer, P., Willersh\u00e4user, T., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, V\u00f6tt, A. The Roman burgus at Trebur-Astheim and its relation to the Schwarzbach\/Landgraben watercourse (Hessisches Ried, Germany) based on geophysical and geoarchaeological investigations.<\/a> Journal of Geomorphology. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1127\/zfg\/2024\/0791<\/p>\n\n\n\n

von Reumont, F., Simon, M., Dieckmann, U., Vogelsang, R., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Budke, A., Sch\u00e4bitz, F.: On the trail of people 80,000 years ago. An annotated graphic novel <\/a>. Reimer Verlag. Berlin. ISBN 978-3-496-01702-8 OpenAcces PDF: Link <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindermann, K., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Bubenzer, O. Lithics and landscapes – Middle Palaeolithic raw material resources in Wadi Qena\/Egypt.<\/a> In: Uthmeier, T. & Maier, A. (eds). Stone Age. Studying Technologies of Non-analogous Environments and Glacial Ecosystems. Papers in Honor of J\u00fcrgen Richter Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH, Bonn. ISBN 978-3-7749-4427-5 (Print) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Bradtm\u00f6ller, M., Bubenzer, O., Hecht, S., Tschocke, D., Calvo, A., Jindriska P\u00e9rez Fern\u00e1nde, A., Schmidt, C., Marreiros, J., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Hattermann, M., Bauer, L., El-Kassem, M., Living on the slope. The Middle and Upper Paleolithic occupation of Feldberg “Steinacker”. <\/a> Quaternary Vol. 69. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7485\/qu.2022.69.102371 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Schmidt, I., Ossendorf, G., Bubenzer, O., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Luyt, J., Sealy,J., Hensel, E.: Pockenbank Namibia.<\/a> In: Beyin, A., Wright, D.K., Wilkins, J., Olszewski, D.I. (eds) Handbook of Pleistocene Archaeology of Africa . Springer, Cham. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-20290-2_57<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindermann, K., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Bubenzer, O. Der Vorhang f\u00e4llt – un\u00fcberwindbare W\u00fcste?<\/a> In: Archaeology in Germany, 02\/2023: 26-29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Pastoors, A., Kehl, M., Prieto, A., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, King, G., Peresani, M., Vaquero, M., Erich Cla\u00dfen, E.: New light on the Middle Palaeolithic quartzite extraction site Troisdorf-Ravensberg (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)<\/a>. Bonner Jahrb\u00fccher 221. ISBN\/EAN: 9783805353830. page 3-64. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F., Willmes, C., Smith M. PaleoMaps: representations of quaternary paleoenvironments, human-environment interaction and human dispersal<\/a>. Journal of Maps, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17445647.2023.2165378<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Klasen, N., Timms, R., White, D., Lincoln, P., Blockley, S., Kindermann, K., Bubenzer, O. Rare Holocene sediment deposits from Sodmein Playa (Eastern Desert, Egypt) – Stratigraphic assessment and environmental setting.<\/a> Geoarchaeology 38 (2). 186-198. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/gea.21946<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Angel, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Roth, F., Kadereit, A., Herzog, M., Hecht, S., Lindauer, S., Bubenzer, O., Schukraft, G.: Fluvial activity of the Lateglacial to Holocene “Bergstra\u00dfenneckar” in the Upper Rhine Graben near Heidelberg, Germany – first results.<\/a> E&G Quaternary Sci. J., 71, 213-226, 2022. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5194\/egqsj-71-213-2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bauer, L., Bubenzer, O., Bradtm\u00f6ller, M., El-Kassem, M., Hattermann, M., Hecht, S., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong> Palaeorelief and occupation of the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic open-air site Feldberg “Steinacker”<\/a> In: Archaeological excavations in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg 2021. wbg Theiss. page 58-61. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Kindermann, K., Willmes, C., Lammerich-Long, D., Bareth, G., Bubenzer, O.: Palaeoenvironments and landscape diversity in Egypt during the Last Interglacial and its implications on the dispersal of Homo sapiens<\/em><\/a>. Journal of Maps. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17445647.2022.2064779<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gerlach, R., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> M\u00e4chtle, B.: Ausbildung von Geoarch\u00e4ologen und berufliche Perspektive<\/a>. In: Stolz, C. & Miller, C. (eds). Textbook Geoarchaeology, Springer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kadereit, A., Engel, M., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Herzog, M., Roth, F., Hecht, S., Bubenzer, O.: Physiogeographical field practicals in times of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. In: Growe, A., Zipf, A., Schmidt, S. (eds.) Climate change. Challenges for humanity (HGG Journal Vol. 35): Heidelberg Geographical Society <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Woestehoff, L., Kindermann, K., Amelung, W., Kappenberg, A., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Lehndorff, E. Anthropogenic fire fingerprints in Late Pleistocene and Holocene sediments of Sodmein Cave, Egypt.<\/a> Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. 42, 103411. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jasrep.2022.103411<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindermann, K., Kuper, J., Bubenzer, O., Henselowsky, F<\/strong>.: Ephemeral but not remote – Insights into the Late Pleistocene of Northeast Africa<\/a>. In: Litt, T., Richter, J., Sch\u00e4bitz, F. (eds). The Journey of Modern Humans from Africa to Europe. Schweizerbart Science Publishers. ISBN 978-3-510-65534-2. p. 31-41. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Herzog, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Bubenzer, O. 2021. Geomorphology of the Tafilalt Basin, South-East Morocco – implications for fluvial-aeolian dynamics and wind regimes<\/a>. Journal of Maps 17 (2), 813-820. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17445647.2021.1990805<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El-Kassem, M., Bradtm\u00f6ller, M., Hattermann, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Marreiros, J., Fernandez, A., Schmidt, C. Interdisciplinary research at the Palaeolithic field station Feldberg “Steinacker”<\/a>. In: Archaeological excavations in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg 2020. wbg Theiss. page 54-56. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Eichst\u00e4dter, R., Schr\u00f6der-Ritzrau, A., Herwartz, D., Almoazamy, A., Frank, N., Kindermann, K., Bubenzer, O.: Speleothem growth phases in the central Eastern Desert of Egypt reveal enhanced humidity throughout MIS 5<\/a>. Quaternary International, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.quaint.2021.05.006 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, R\u00f6lkens, J., Kelterbaum, D., Bubenzer, O. Anthropogenic relief changes in a long-lasting lignite mining area (“Ville”, Germany) derived from historical maps and Digital Elevation Models<\/a>. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/esp.5103<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Herzog, M., Bubenzer, O. New landscape and climate archives in the southern Namib Desert. In: Zipf, A., Growe, E., Schmidt, S., Klonner, C.: Future Earth. The world 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. HGG-Journal 34 “Heidelberger Geographische Gesellschaft” ISSN 0931-0061.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Willmes, C., Niedzolka, K., Serbe, B., Grimm, S., Gro\u00df, D., Miebach, A., M\u00e4rker, M., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Gamisch, A., Rostami, M., Mateos, A., Rodriguez, J., Limberg, H., Schmidt, I., M\u00fcller, M., H\u00f6lzchen, E., Holthausen, M., Klein, K., Wegener, C., Weninger, B., Kellberg Nielsen, T., Otto, T., Weniger, G.-C., Bubenzer, O., Bareth, G. (2020) State of the art in paleoenvironment mapping for modeling applications in archaeology – Summary, conclusions and future directions from the PaleoMaps Workshop.<\/a> Quaternary, 3(2), 13; https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/quat3020013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Pfl\u00fcger, O., Bubenzer O.: Impacts of extreme rainfalls in the year 2006 to the vegetation cover on different geomorphological units of the central Kaukausib catchment, southern Namib Desert (Namibia).<\/a> (ZfG suppl. Volume 62, Number 1, June 2019, pp. 161-181(21), “Advances in Desert Research”) https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1127\/zfg_suppl\/2019\/0552 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> A., Almoazamy, A., Fawaz, S., Khairy, H., Kindermann, K., Eichst\u00e4dter, R., Klahre, N., Schepers, C., Lammerich-Long, D., Klasen, N.,Kehl, M., Bubenzer, O.: Wadi Nakheil cave at the limestone hogback of Gebel Duwi: Interdisciplinary approaches to study palaeoenvironmental changes in the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt, Annals of the Geological Survey of Egypt 35, 389-392<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Youssef, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Bubenzer, O.: Palaeohydrology and its impact on groundwater in arid environments: Gebel Duwi and its vicinities, Eastern Desert, Egypt.<\/a> CATENA, 117, 29-42.
https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.catena.2018.06.028<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Kindermann, K., Van Peer, P., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, (2018): At the lakeshore – An Early Nubian Complex site linked with lacustrine sediments (Eastern Desert, Egypt).<\/a> Quaternary International, 485, 131-139.
https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.quaint.2017.11.006<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klahre, N., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Bubenzer, O. (2017): On the twelve acres, Hochdahl. In: Kehl, M., Bubenzer, O., Fischer, P., Frechen, M., Henselowsky, F., Kels, H., Klahre, N., Zens, J. (2017): Loess and paleosols on the Lower and Middle Rhine: Chronology, pedostratigraphy and references to Paleolithic research. Excursion guide to the 36th annual conference of the Paleopedology Working Group, 25-27.05.2017, Br\u00fchl, 59 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Schmidt, I., Ossendorf, G., Hensel, E., Bubenzer, O., Eichhorn, B., Gessert, L., Gwasira, G., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Imalwa, E., Kehl, M., Rethemeyer, J., R\u00f6pke, A., Sealy, J., Stengel, I., Tusenius, M. (2016). ‘New investigations at the Middle Stone Age site of Pockenbank Rockshelter, Namibia’,<\/a> Antiquity, 90(353). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15184\/aqy.2016.165<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Kindermann, K., Kehl, M., Bubenzer, O. (2016). What influences the sediment composition of a rockshelter in a hyperarid environment? Insights from sedimentological and micromorphological analyses at the archaeological site Sodmein Cave, Egypt <\/a>. Quaternary International 404, Part B. 207-208. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.quaint.2015.08.198<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*M. Kehl, C. Burow, P. Cantalejo, S. Dom\u00ednguez-Bella, J.J. Dur\u00e1n, F. Henselowsky<\/strong>, N. Klasen, J. Linst\u00e4dter, F.J. Medianero, A. Pastoors, J. Ramos, K. Reicherter, C. Schmidt, G.-C. Weniger, (2016). Site formation and chronology of the new Paleolithic site Sima de Las Palomas de Teba, southern Spain.<\/a> Quaternary Research 85 (2). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.yqres.2016.01.007<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*M. Kehl, C. Burow, P. Cantalejo, S. Dom\u00ednguez-Bella, J.J. Dur\u00e1n, F. Henselowsky,<\/strong> N. Klasen, F.J. Medianero, J. Ramos, K. Reicherter, C. Schmidt, G.-C. Weniger, (2013). The Palaeolithic Site Sima de las Palomas de Teba, Southern Spain- Site Formation Processes and Chronostratigraphy. VIII Reuni\u00f3n de Cuaternario Ib\u00e9rico, La Rinconada – Sevilla <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

WiSe 2024\/25<\/strong> Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; cartography exercise, advanced seminar and field practical “Special Physical Geography” (Hessisches Ried)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2024<\/strong> Geomorphology exercise, incl. 1 field day, major excursion “Germany”, fortnightly <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiSe 2023\/24<\/strong> Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; cartography exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2023:<\/strong> Lecture “Introduction to Physical Geography II (Geomorphology)”; Lecture “Geoarchaeology”; Advanced seminar and field course “Special Physical Geography” (Lower North Sea Coast)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiSe 2022\/23<\/strong> Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; cartography exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2022: <\/strong>Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; advanced seminar and field practical “Special Physical Geography” (East Frisia); Geomorphology exercise, incl. 1 field day <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2021\/22:<\/strong> Cartography exercise; M12: Advanced seminar and field practical “Special Physical Geography” (L\u00f6llbach)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018-2021: Institute of Geography, University of Heidelberg<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2021:<\/strong> Small research group “University excursion map Heidelberg and surroundings”, field course “Geoarchaeological investigations at Steinacker”, excursion southwest Germany (3 days), field course Neckarschleifen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2020\/21:<\/strong> Proseminar “Selected topics in physical geography”, introductory exercise in physical geography, virtual\/online excursion to southwest Germany (3 days), field practical course Bergstra\u00dfenneckar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2020:<\/strong> Proseminar “Selected Topics in Physical Geography”, virtual\/online excursion Southwest Germany (3 days), field practical “Between Wind and Water – Geomorphology in the Upper Rhine Graben”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2019\/20:<\/strong> Introductory exercise in physical geography, excursion to southwest Germany (3 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2019:<\/strong> Geomorphological-soil science field course (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer and Manuel Herzog) & excursion G\u00f6ttingen-Harzvorland (4 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2018\/19:<\/strong> Introductory exercise in physical geography & excursion to southwest Germany (3 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2018:<\/strong> Excursion Southwest Germany (3 days) & Excursion G\u00f6ttingen-Harzvorland (4 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015-2017: Institute of Geography, University of Cologne<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2017:<\/strong> Proseminar “Relief and Soil”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2016\/17:<\/strong> Geomorphological mapping Cologne-Bonn Bay (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer) Terrain methods of physical geography in the Cologne area (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2016:<\/strong> Geomorphological mapping of Cologne-Bonn Bay (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2015\/16:<\/strong> Field methods of physical geography in the Cologne area
Summer semester 2015:<\/strong> Field practical course in physical geography in the Neanderthal (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various further training courses as part of the NRW certificate “Professional Teaching Competence for the University”, Center for University Didactics<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Early Late Pleistocene environments in Northeast Africa and their relevance for Anatomically Modern Human dispersal.<\/a> University of Cologne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blog post on the KlarText Prize of the Klaus Tschira Foundation for Science Communication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searching for traces of man’s first journey around the world<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

since 01\/2024:<\/strong> Member of the board of the VGDH - Association for Geography at German-speaking Universities and Research Institutions https:\/\/vgdh.de\/<\/a> (assessor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

since 10\/2021: <\/strong>Research Assistant - Institute of Geography, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018-2021:<\/strong> Research Assistant - Institute of Geography, University of Heidelberg \"Working Group Geomorphology, Soil Geography and Geoarchaeology\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014-2017: <\/strong>Research assistant - Institute of Geography, University of Cologne \"Working Group Quaternary Research and Applied Geomorphology - Department of African Research\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014-2019:<\/strong> PhD student in the Collaborative Research Center 806 \"Our Way to Europe\", subproject A1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014:<\/strong> M.Sc. \"Quaternary Science & Geoarchaeology\", University of Cologne) Master thesis: Stratigraphy and micromorphological analysis of extremely dry cave sediments - The example of Sodmein Cave, Egypt <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012:<\/strong> B.Sc. \"Geography\" (University of Cologne) Bachelor thesis: The sediment fill of the Middle Paleolithic site Sima de las Palomas, Andalusia - attempt of a lithostratigraphic classification based on sediment color, grain size and magnetic susceptibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Geomorphology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geoarchaeology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human-environment interaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anthropogenic relief changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry areas (Namibia, Egypt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany: Upper Rhine Graben and Lower Rhine Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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* peer-review<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Press <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fischer, P., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Georg, T., Hoffmann, T.: Middle Rhine Valley. In: Lehmkuhl, F., B\u00f6se, M., Krautblatter, M. (eds.): Landscapes and Landforms of Germany. Springer. (Aug 2025) Landscapes and Landforms of Germany | SpringerLink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schmidt, J., Rabiger-V\u00f6llmer, J., Henselowsky, F. (2025)<\/strong>: Digital terrain models in floodplain research: analysis of natural dynamics and anthropogenic interventions,<\/a> In: Schenk, G.J., Hillmus, N. (eds.): Flusslandschaften im Wandel. Kleine multidisziplin\u00e4re Quellenkunde der Fluvialen Anthroposph\u00e4re (Darmst\u00e4dter Historische Studien 1), Darmstadt, pp. 159-168, DOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.26083\/tuprints-00030112. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Becker, T., Bubenzer, O., M\u00e4chtle, B., Schnek, G.J., V\u00f6tt, A. Interrelationships between the Weschnitz river landscape and Lorsch Abbey<\/a>. In: Recker, U (ed.). HessenArchaeology. Yearbook for Archaeology and Paleontology in Hesse. ISBN 978-89822-254-6. PP. 294-299. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Richter, J., Kindermann, K., Vogelsang, R. Henselowsky, F.<\/strong> Cultural rhythms and pulses on MIS 5-3 migration episodes of Homo sapiens dispersal in Northeast Africa<\/a>, Quaternary Science Advances, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.qsa.2024.100248.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Appel, A., Becker, T., Wilken, D., Obrocki, L., Fischer, P., Willersh\u00e4user, T., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, V\u00f6tt, A. The Roman burgus at Trebur-Astheim and its relation to the Schwarzbach\/Landgraben watercourse (Hessisches Ried, Germany) based on geophysical and geoarchaeological investigations.<\/a> Journal of Geomorphology. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1127\/zfg\/2024\/0791<\/p>\n\n\n\n

von Reumont, F., Simon, M., Dieckmann, U., Vogelsang, R., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Budke, A., Sch\u00e4bitz, F.: On the trail of people 80,000 years ago. An annotated graphic novel <\/a>. Reimer Verlag. Berlin. ISBN 978-3-496-01702-8 OpenAcces PDF: Link <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindermann, K., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Bubenzer, O. Lithics and landscapes - Middle Palaeolithic raw material resources in Wadi Qena\/Egypt.<\/a> In: Uthmeier, T. & Maier, A. (eds). Stone Age. Studying Technologies of Non-analogous Environments and Glacial Ecosystems. Papers in Honor of J\u00fcrgen Richter Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH, Bonn. ISBN 978-3-7749-4427-5 (Print) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Bradtm\u00f6ller, M., Bubenzer, O., Hecht, S., Tschocke, D., Calvo, A., Jindriska P\u00e9rez Fern\u00e1nde, A., Schmidt, C., Marreiros, J., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Hattermann, M., Bauer, L., El-Kassem, M., Living on the slope. The Middle and Upper Paleolithic occupation of Feldberg \"Steinacker\". <\/a> Quaternary Vol. 69. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7485\/qu.2022.69.102371 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Schmidt, I., Ossendorf, G., Bubenzer, O., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Luyt, J., Sealy,J., Hensel, E.: Pockenbank Namibia.<\/a> In: Beyin, A., Wright, D.K., Wilkins, J., Olszewski, D.I. (eds) Handbook of Pleistocene Archaeology of Africa . Springer, Cham. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-20290-2_57<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindermann, K., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Bubenzer, O. Der Vorhang f\u00e4llt - un\u00fcberwindbare W\u00fcste?<\/a> In: Archaeology in Germany, 02\/2023: 26-29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Pastoors, A., Kehl, M., Prieto, A., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, King, G., Peresani, M., Vaquero, M., Erich Cla\u00dfen, E.: New light on the Middle Palaeolithic quartzite extraction site Troisdorf-Ravensberg (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)<\/a>. Bonner Jahrb\u00fccher 221. ISBN\/EAN: 9783805353830. page 3-64. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F., Willmes, C., Smith M. PaleoMaps: representations of quaternary paleoenvironments, human-environment interaction and human dispersal<\/a>. Journal of Maps, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17445647.2023.2165378<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Klasen, N., Timms, R., White, D., Lincoln, P., Blockley, S., Kindermann, K., Bubenzer, O. Rare Holocene sediment deposits from Sodmein Playa (Eastern Desert, Egypt) - Stratigraphic assessment and environmental setting.<\/a> Geoarchaeology 38 (2). 186-198. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/gea.21946<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Angel, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Roth, F., Kadereit, A., Herzog, M., Hecht, S., Lindauer, S., Bubenzer, O., Schukraft, G.: Fluvial activity of the Lateglacial to Holocene \"Bergstra\u00dfenneckar\" in the Upper Rhine Graben near Heidelberg, Germany - first results.<\/a> E&G Quaternary Sci. J., 71, 213-226, 2022. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5194\/egqsj-71-213-2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bauer, L., Bubenzer, O., Bradtm\u00f6ller, M., El-Kassem, M., Hattermann, M., Hecht, S., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong> Palaeorelief and occupation of the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic open-air site Feldberg \"Steinacker\"<\/a> In: Archaeological excavations in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg 2021. wbg Theiss. page 58-61. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Kindermann, K., Willmes, C., Lammerich-Long, D., Bareth, G., Bubenzer, O.: Palaeoenvironments and landscape diversity in Egypt during the Last Interglacial and its implications on the dispersal of Homo sapiens<\/em><\/a>. Journal of Maps. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17445647.2022.2064779<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gerlach, R., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> M\u00e4chtle, B.: Ausbildung von Geoarch\u00e4ologen und berufliche Perspektive<\/a>. In: Stolz, C. & Miller, C. (eds). Textbook Geoarchaeology, Springer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kadereit, A., Engel, M., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Herzog, M., Roth, F., Hecht, S., Bubenzer, O.: Physiogeographical field practicals in times of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. In: Growe, A., Zipf, A., Schmidt, S. (eds.) Climate change. Challenges for humanity (HGG Journal Vol. 35): Heidelberg Geographical Society <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Woestehoff, L., Kindermann, K., Amelung, W., Kappenberg, A., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Lehndorff, E. Anthropogenic fire fingerprints in Late Pleistocene and Holocene sediments of Sodmein Cave, Egypt.<\/a> Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. 42, 103411. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jasrep.2022.103411<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindermann, K., Kuper, J., Bubenzer, O., Henselowsky, F<\/strong>.: Ephemeral but not remote - Insights into the Late Pleistocene of Northeast Africa<\/a>. In: Litt, T., Richter, J., Sch\u00e4bitz, F. (eds). The Journey of Modern Humans from Africa to Europe. Schweizerbart Science Publishers. ISBN 978-3-510-65534-2. p. 31-41. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Herzog, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Bubenzer, O. 2021. Geomorphology of the Tafilalt Basin, South-East Morocco - implications for fluvial-aeolian dynamics and wind regimes<\/a>. Journal of Maps 17 (2), 813-820. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17445647.2021.1990805<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El-Kassem, M., Bradtm\u00f6ller, M., Hattermann, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Marreiros, J., Fernandez, A., Schmidt, C. Interdisciplinary research at the Palaeolithic field station Feldberg \"Steinacker\"<\/a>. In: Archaeological excavations in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg 2020. wbg Theiss. page 54-56. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Eichst\u00e4dter, R., Schr\u00f6der-Ritzrau, A., Herwartz, D., Almoazamy, A., Frank, N., Kindermann, K., Bubenzer, O.: Speleothem growth phases in the central Eastern Desert of Egypt reveal enhanced humidity throughout MIS 5<\/a>. Quaternary International, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.quaint.2021.05.006 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, R\u00f6lkens, J., Kelterbaum, D., Bubenzer, O. Anthropogenic relief changes in a long-lasting lignite mining area (\"Ville\", Germany) derived from historical maps and Digital Elevation Models<\/a>. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/esp.5103<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Herzog, M., Bubenzer, O. New landscape and climate archives in the southern Namib Desert. In: Zipf, A., Growe, E., Schmidt, S., Klonner, C.: Future Earth. The world 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. HGG-Journal 34 \"Heidelberger Geographische Gesellschaft\" ISSN 0931-0061.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Willmes, C., Niedzolka, K., Serbe, B., Grimm, S., Gro\u00df, D., Miebach, A., M\u00e4rker, M., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Gamisch, A., Rostami, M., Mateos, A., Rodriguez, J., Limberg, H., Schmidt, I., M\u00fcller, M., H\u00f6lzchen, E., Holthausen, M., Klein, K., Wegener, C., Weninger, B., Kellberg Nielsen, T., Otto, T., Weniger, G.-C., Bubenzer, O., Bareth, G. (2020) State of the art in paleoenvironment mapping for modeling applications in archaeology - Summary, conclusions and future directions from the PaleoMaps Workshop.<\/a> Quaternary, 3(2), 13; https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/quat3020013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Pfl\u00fcger, O., Bubenzer O.: Impacts of extreme rainfalls in the year 2006 to the vegetation cover on different geomorphological units of the central Kaukausib catchment, southern Namib Desert (Namibia).<\/a> (ZfG suppl. Volume 62, Number 1, June 2019, pp. 161-181(21), \"Advances in Desert Research\") https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1127\/zfg_suppl\/2019\/0552 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> A., Almoazamy, A., Fawaz, S., Khairy, H., Kindermann, K., Eichst\u00e4dter, R., Klahre, N., Schepers, C., Lammerich-Long, D., Klasen, N.,Kehl, M., Bubenzer, O.: Wadi Nakheil cave at the limestone hogback of Gebel Duwi: Interdisciplinary approaches to study palaeoenvironmental changes in the Central Eastern Desert of Egypt, Annals of the Geological Survey of Egypt 35, 389-392<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Youssef, M., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Bubenzer, O.: Palaeohydrology and its impact on groundwater in arid environments: Gebel Duwi and its vicinities, Eastern Desert, Egypt.<\/a> CATENA, 117, 29-42.
https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.catena.2018.06.028<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Kindermann, K., Van Peer, P., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, (2018): At the lakeshore - An Early Nubian Complex site linked with lacustrine sediments (Eastern Desert, Egypt).<\/a> Quaternary International, 485, 131-139.
https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.quaint.2017.11.006<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klahre, N., Henselowsky, F.,<\/strong> Bubenzer, O. (2017): On the twelve acres, Hochdahl. In: Kehl, M., Bubenzer, O., Fischer, P., Frechen, M., Henselowsky, F., Kels, H., Klahre, N., Zens, J. (2017): Loess and paleosols on the Lower and Middle Rhine: Chronology, pedostratigraphy and references to Paleolithic research. Excursion guide to the 36th annual conference of the Paleopedology Working Group, 25-27.05.2017, Br\u00fchl, 59 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Schmidt, I., Ossendorf, G., Hensel, E., Bubenzer, O., Eichhorn, B., Gessert, L., Gwasira, G., Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Imalwa, E., Kehl, M., Rethemeyer, J., R\u00f6pke, A., Sealy, J., Stengel, I., Tusenius, M. (2016). 'New investigations at the Middle Stone Age site of Pockenbank Rockshelter, Namibia',<\/a> Antiquity, 90(353). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15184\/aqy.2016.165<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henselowsky, F.<\/strong>, Kindermann, K., Kehl, M., Bubenzer, O. (2016). What influences the sediment composition of a rockshelter in a hyperarid environment? Insights from sedimentological and micromorphological analyses at the archaeological site Sodmein Cave, Egypt <\/a>. Quaternary International 404, Part B. 207-208. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.quaint.2015.08.198<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*M. Kehl, C. Burow, P. Cantalejo, S. Dom\u00ednguez-Bella, J.J. Dur\u00e1n, F. Henselowsky<\/strong>, N. Klasen, J. Linst\u00e4dter, F.J. Medianero, A. Pastoors, J. Ramos, K. Reicherter, C. Schmidt, G.-C. Weniger, (2016). Site formation and chronology of the new Paleolithic site Sima de Las Palomas de Teba, southern Spain.<\/a> Quaternary Research 85 (2). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.yqres.2016.01.007<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*M. Kehl, C. Burow, P. Cantalejo, S. Dom\u00ednguez-Bella, J.J. Dur\u00e1n, F. Henselowsky,<\/strong> N. Klasen, F.J. Medianero, J. Ramos, K. Reicherter, C. Schmidt, G.-C. Weniger, (2013). The Palaeolithic Site Sima de las Palomas de Teba, Southern Spain- Site Formation Processes and Chronostratigraphy. VIII Reuni\u00f3n de Cuaternario Ib\u00e9rico, La Rinconada - Sevilla <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

WiSe 2024\/25<\/strong> Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; cartography exercise, advanced seminar and field practical \"Special Physical Geography\" (Hessisches Ried)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2024<\/strong> Geomorphology exercise, incl. 1 field day, major excursion \"Germany\", fortnightly <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiSe 2023\/24<\/strong> Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; cartography exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2023:<\/strong> Lecture \"Introduction to Physical Geography II (Geomorphology)\"; Lecture \"Geoarchaeology\"; Advanced seminar and field course \"Special Physical Geography\" (Lower North Sea Coast)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiSe 2022\/23<\/strong> Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; cartography exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2022: <\/strong>Seminar: Map and landscape interpretation; advanced seminar and field practical \"Special Physical Geography\" (East Frisia); Geomorphology exercise, incl. 1 field day <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2021\/22:<\/strong> Cartography exercise; M12: Advanced seminar and field practical \"Special Physical Geography\" (L\u00f6llbach)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018-2021: Institute of Geography, University of Heidelberg<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2021:<\/strong> Small research group \"University excursion map Heidelberg and surroundings\", field course \"Geoarchaeological investigations at Steinacker\", excursion southwest Germany (3 days), field course Neckarschleifen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2020\/21:<\/strong> Proseminar \"Selected topics in physical geography\", introductory exercise in physical geography, virtual\/online excursion to southwest Germany (3 days), field practical course Bergstra\u00dfenneckar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2020:<\/strong> Proseminar \"Selected Topics in Physical Geography\", virtual\/online excursion Southwest Germany (3 days), field practical \"Between Wind and Water - Geomorphology in the Upper Rhine Graben\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2019\/20:<\/strong> Introductory exercise in physical geography, excursion to southwest Germany (3 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2019:<\/strong> Geomorphological-soil science field course (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer and Manuel Herzog) & excursion G\u00f6ttingen-Harzvorland (4 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2018\/19:<\/strong> Introductory exercise in physical geography & excursion to southwest Germany (3 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2018:<\/strong> Excursion Southwest Germany (3 days) & Excursion G\u00f6ttingen-Harzvorland (4 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015-2017: Institute of Geography, University of Cologne<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2017:<\/strong> Proseminar \"Relief and Soil\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2016\/17:<\/strong> Geomorphological mapping Cologne-Bonn Bay (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer) Terrain methods of physical geography in the Cologne area (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer semester 2016:<\/strong> Geomorphological mapping of Cologne-Bonn Bay (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester 2015\/16:<\/strong> Field methods of physical geography in the Cologne area
Summer semester 2015:<\/strong> Field practical course in physical geography in the Neanderthal (together with Prof. Dr. Olaf Bubenzer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various further training courses as part of the NRW certificate \"Professional Teaching Competence for the University\", Center for University Didactics<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Early Late Pleistocene environments in Northeast Africa and their relevance for Anatomically Modern Human dispersal.<\/a> University of Cologne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blog post on the KlarText Prize of the Klaus Tschira Foundation for Science Communication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searching for traces of man's first journey around the world<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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