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Christian Bruhn

Biochemist (Diploma)

Senior Web Developer

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Christian Bruhn works as a Senior Web Developer for Ecologic Institute. He designs, builds and manages project-related websites with a focus on web accessibility, responsive web and interface design as well as database concepts and data visualization. Christian predominately uses the content management system (CMS) Drupal. He works in German and English.

Christian Bruhn advises clients and project teams regarding website concepts, structural design and technical usefulness. Accordingly, he programmes customer as well as project-specific modules. For various European research projects - funded by the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and Horizon 2020 - such as POCACITO, NETGREEN and multEE, he developed a set of tools for project management within the internal area of the projects' websites. To create interactive web 2.0 platforms, he uses among other things HTML5, CSS3 and Ajax. Using Javascript-based graphics libraries such as D3.js in projects such as RECREATE, he visualizes diverse data from different sources, including the open source data providers by Eurostat and the OECD. Another of his special focal points is the integration of geographical information into both web presences - like DEMEAU or REFORM - and data presentation.

Christian Bruhn trains international project teams in the operation of web applications and is involved in the planning and implementation of e-learning portals. In addition, he is responsible for technical support, maintenance and the development of the institute’s own website. As the developer of the Webform Invitation module he is an active member of the Drupal community. Christian Bruhn supports the Open Source philosophy and the development of Drupal, in 2013 he became a member of the Drupal Association.

Prior to being employed at Ecologic Institute, Christian worked as a web developer for various internet agencies, where he focused on the development of social communities and online shop systems. As an employee at the University of Potsdam (Germany), he led tutorials on various topics related to internet technologies and media design and managed websites disseminating material for university courses.

Christian studied biochemistry at the University of Potsdam. He also spent a year living in California (USA) near Yosemite National Park.

In his spare time, Christian programmes various applications and browser plugins for online games. The user base of his software includes tens of thousands of players worldwide.

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Selected Projects for Christian Bruhn
BRIGAID: Testen, Business Development und Marketing
Climate adaptation innovations could significantly reduce Europe's exposure to climate hazards such as droughts, floods, and extreme weather. However, many innovations fail to reach the market because innovators lack the funds and ability to turn their prototypes into m... Read more

Bridging the Gap for Innovations in Disaster Resilience (BRIGAID)

Duration
May 2016 - Apr 2020
Funding
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Nature is important for the urban environment: trees grant shade during the summer months, while parks and lakes function as areas for relaxation, as places where the urban population comes together, and as space where children can experience nature and learn about it i... Read more

Nature Based Urban Innovation (NATURVATION)

Duration
Nov 2016 - Oct 2020
Funding
The Research Network in Climate, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials (RECREATE) will assess the impacts of research and innovation in Europe and beyond, as well as derive an outlook and recommendations for future research priorities in the fields of climate, resource ... Read more

Research Network in Climate, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials (RECREATE)

Duration
Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Funding
TeilnehmerInnen des Pocacito-Kick-Off-Meetings
In the transition to a post-carbon economy and sustainable societies, cities will be faced with unique challenges. POCACITO focused on uncovering how to improve the resilience of cities and regions in order to reduce existing and emerging conflicts over resources and th... Read more

Post-Carbon Cities in Europe: A Long-Term Outlook (POCACITO)

Duration
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Funding
Selected Publications for Christian Bruhn
Engaging the public on science and sustainable consumption: the how-to guide published in the pilot report "A Taste of the Future of the Seas" explains how to organize fun and impactful popular-scientific events, with a special focus on sustainable food. The guide, publ... Read more

McFarland, Keighley, Jennifer Reck, Alexandra Moormann, Lilian Leupold, Maria Korbizki, Karl Lehmann, Lina Röschel, Stefanie Krzyzniewski, Chiara Mazzetti (2017) Pilotbericht „Ein Geschmack der Zukunft der Meere“. Hrsg. Ecologic Institut gemeinnützige GmbH und Museum für Naturkunde Leibniz-Institut für Evolutions- und Biodiversitätsforschung. Berlin.