• Surface and subsurface hydrology
• Physically-based and data-driven modelling
• Hydrological processes and mass movements
• Application of measurement techniques to identify structures and processes

Completed Research Projects

• - Sustainable, fair and environmentally sound drinking water supply for prosperous regions with water shortage: Developing solutions and planning tools for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals using the river catchments of the region Lima/Peru as an example (funded by BMBF)
• : Coupling of Flow and Deformation Processes for Modeling the Movement of Natural Slopes: Hydrological Modelling and Process Analysis

• Hydrological Measurements in Environmental Systems

• Introduction to MATLAB

• Tutorial Hydrology (B.Sc. Civil Engineering, B. Sc. Geoecology)

• Transport and Transformation of Contaminants in Hydrological Systems (together with Prof. Zehe)

• Modeling of Water and Environmental Systems (together with lecturers)

 Reviewer for the journals:

• Member of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS)
• Member of the Association for Geoecology in Germany (VGöD)

Peer-reviewed papers

• van Hateren, T. C.; Jongen, H. J.; Al-Zawaidah, H.; Beemster, J. G. W.; Boekee, J.; Bogerd, L.; Gao, S.; Kannen, C.; van Meerveld, I.; de Lange, S. I.; Linke, F.; Pinto, R. B.; Remmers, J. O. E.; Ruijsch, J.; Rusli, S. R.; van de Vijsel, R. C.; Aerts, J. P. M.; Agoungbome, S. M. D.; Anys, M.; Blanco Ramírez, S.; van Emmerik, T.; Gallitelli, L.; Chiquito Gesualdo, G.; Gonzalez Otero, W.; Hanus, S.; He, Z.; Hoffmeister, S.; Imhoff, R. O.; Kerlin, T.; Meshram, S. M.; Meyer, J.; Meyer Oliveira, A.; Müller, A. C. T.; Nijzink, R.; Scheller, M.; Schreyers, L.; Sehgal, D.; Tasseron, P. F.; Teuling, A. J.; Teuling, A. J.; Trevisson, M.; Waldschläger, K.; Walraven, B.; Wannasin, C.; Wienhöfer, J.; Zander, M. J.; Zhang, S.; Zhou, J.; Zomer, J. Y.; Zwartendijk, B. W.
  (2023): Where should hydrology go? An early-career perspective on the next IAHS Scientific Decade: 2023–2032. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 1–13. doi:10.1080/02626667.2023.2170754

• Schroers, S., Eiff, O., Kleidon, A., Scherer, U., Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2022): Morphological controls on surface runoff: an interpretation of steady-state energy patterns, maximum power states and dissipation regimes within a thermodynamic framework. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 26 (12), 3125–3150. doi:10.5194/hess-26-3125-2022
   
• Grießmeier, V., Wienhöfer, J., Horn, H. & Gescher, J. (2021): Assessing and modeling biocatalysis in field denitrification beds reveals key influencing factors for future constructions. Water Research, 188, 116467. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2020.116467
   
• Höllering, S., Wienhöfer, J., Ihringer, J., Samaniego, L. & Zehe, E. (2018): Regional analysis of parameter sensitivity for simulation of streamflow and hydrological fingerprints. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 22(1), 203-220.
   
• Loritz, R., Hassler, S. K., Jackisch, C., Allroggen, N., van Schaik, L., Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2017): Picturing and modeling catchments by representative hillslopes. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 21(2), 1225-1249.
   
• Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2014): Predicting Subsurface Stormflow Response of a Forested Hillslope – the Role of Connected Flow Paths. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18(1): 121-138.
   
• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F. & Zehe E. (2011): Challenges in Understanding the Hydrologic Controls on the Mobility of Slow-Moving Landslides. Vadose Zone Journal, 10(2): 496-511.
   
• Günther, A., Wienhöfer, J. & Konietzky, H. (2011): Automated mapping of rock slope geometry, kinematics and stability with RSS-GIS. Natural Hazards. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-011-9771-2
   
• Wienhöfer, J., Germer, K., Lindenmaier, F., Färber, A. & Zehe, E. (2009): Applied tracers for the observation of subsurface stormflow at the hillslope scale. Hydrology and Earth System Science 13(7): 1145-1161.

Dissertation

• Wienhöfer, J. (2014): On the role of structure-process interactions in controlling terrestrial systems : an example of hillslope hydrology and a slow-moving landslide. Hochschulschrift Universität Potsdam, 135 S.

Other publications

• León, C., Brauer, F., Hügler, M., Keller, S., Kosow, H., Krauss, M., Wasielewski, S. & Wienhöfer, J. (eds.) (2021): Integrated water management solutions in the Lurín Catchment, Lima, Peru : supporting United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.18419/opus-11390
   
• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F. & Zehe, E. (2009): Temporal variability of a slow-moving landslide: the Heumöser Hang case study in Vorarlberg, Austria. In: Malet, J.P., Remaître, A. & Bogaard, T.A. (eds.), Landslide Processes : From geomorphological mapping to dynamic modelling. CERG editions, Strasbourg, France. ISBN 2-9518317-1-4, pp. 221-225.

• Lindenmaier, F., Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2009): Confined aquifer characteristics and stability of a hillslope in the Vorarlberg Alps, Austria. In: Malet, J.P., Remaître, A. & Bogaard, T.A. (eds.), Landslide Processes : From geomorphological mapping to dynamic modelling. CERG editions, Strasbourg, France. ISBN 2-9518317-1-4, pp. 169-173.

• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F., Ihringer, J. & Zehe, E. (2009): Characterization of Soil Hydraulic Properties on a Creeping Alpine Slope. In: Marks, D. (ed.), Hydrology in Mountain Regions. IAHS Publication 326, ISBN 978-1-901502-89-3, pp. 3-10.

Conference papers

• Wienhöfer, J., Alcamo, L., Bondy, J. & Zehe, E. (2023): Statistical-topographical mapping of rainfall over mountainous terrain with the β-IDW approach, EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 24–28 Apr 2023, EGU23-13993, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-13993, 2023.

• Bondy, J., Schroers, S. & Wienhöfer, J. (2018): TRUST - Sustainable water supply and management in water-scarce regions - the case study of the Lurín River in Lima, Perú. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 20, EGU2018-16633.

• Gabelmann, P., Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2016): How does slope form affect erosion in CATFLOW-SED? Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 18, EGU2016-15143.

• Wienhöfer, J., R. Loritz & Zehe, E. (2015): Model-based quantification of hydrological similarity at the hillslope scale. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU2015-13548.

• Gabelmann, P., Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2015): Sensitivity Analysis of a process based erosion model using FAST. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU2015-2560.

• Wienhöfer, J. & Zehe, E. (2012): Modelling rapid subsurface flow at the hillslope scale with explicit representation of preferential flow paths. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 14, EGU2012-12650.

• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F. & Zehe, E. (2011): Hydrology and slope mobility at the Heumöser landslide in the Austrian Alps (Vorarlberg). Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 13, EGU2011-9391-1.

• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F. & Zehe, E. (2010), Hydrological controls on the mobility of a slow-moving landslide in the Austrian Alps: Pore-pressure, preferential flow and snow cover. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 12, EGU2010-4831.

• Wienhöfer, J., Germer, K., Lindenmaier, F. & Zehe, E. (2009): Where to look, and for which process? Hydrological field investigations at a slow-moving Alpine hillslope. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 11, EGU2009-1032.

• Wienhöfer, J., Germer, K., Färber, A. & Zehe, E. (2008): Subsurface flow observations at a steep forested hillslope using fiber-optic fluorometry. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 10, EGU2008-A-07855.

• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F., Ihringer, J. & Zehe, E. (2007): Understanding hydrological triggers of a large moving hillslope. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 9, EGU2007-A-07028.

• Wienhöfer, J., Lindenmaier, F. & Zehe, E. (2007): Characterization of structures at an alpine slope for hydrological modeling on different scales. Oral presentation at VIIIth IAHS Scientific Assembly, 2.-13.07.2007, Perugia, Italy.

• Günther, A., Konietzky, H. & Wienhöfer, J. (2006): Incorporating GIS and numerical simulations for rock slope stability modelling. Geophysical Research Abstracts, vol. 8, EGU06-A-01823

• Günther, A., Konietzky, H. & Wienhöfer, J. (2005): Incorporating GIS and numerical simulations for rock slope stability modelling. Conference on mass movement hazard in various environments, 20./21.10.2005, Krakau, Poland.

• Lindenmaier, F., Zehe, E., Wienhöfer, J. & Ihringer, J. (2008): Hydrological patterns and processes of a deep seated creeping slope at Ebnit, Vorarlberg. Conference Proceedings Interpraevent 26.-30.05.2008, editors: Mikos, M., Huebl, J., Koboltschnig, G., ISBN 978-3-901164-10-1, vol 2, pp. 183-194.

• Molkenthin, F., Schankat, M., Wienhöfer, J. & Hinkelmann, R. (2008): Information Management of Multi-Scale Physical State Variables in an Interdisciplinary Research Unit, Full paper and oral presentation, 8th International Conference on Hydro-Science and Engineering (ICHE-2008), 8-12.09.2008, Nagoya, Japan.