Research

Research Priorities: thematic cartography, cartography automation, computer cartography

István Klinghammer is a Hungarian cartographer. He focuses on the development of computer cartography applications and conducts research into the history of cartography. His work in the field of cartography began with the analysis of methodological questions relating to cartographic representation, which he pursued right up to automated cartography, thus linking traditional cartography to the novel possibilities presented by applied computer science.

In addition to these computer cartography applications, he has also conducted research into the history of cartography. For more than 18 years he was head of the Institute for Cartography and Geoinformatics at the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, a period in which it gained increasing international recognition. He played an important role in shaping training for cartography and geoinformatics students and greatly helped to popularise cartography. He is the author and co-author of 14 books and has published more than 100 scientific studies in academic journals and edited volumes.

Career

• since 2017 Secretary General, Office, Hungarian Corvin Chain (Magyar Corvin-Lánc), Hungary
• 2013-2014 Minister of State for Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources, Hungary
• 2000-2006 Rector, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary
• 1998 Deputy Rector, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• since 1994 Professor of Cartography and Geoinformatics, Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics, Budapest, Hungary
• 1987-2005 Head, Professorial Chair, Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1980-1994 Associate Professor, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1980-1989 Lecturer, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1971-1980 Senior Lecturer, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1971 Adjunct Professor, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1967 Doctorate, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1966-1971 Assistant Lecturer, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1965-1966 Intern and Assistant, Professorial Chair of Cartography, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1961 Degree, Professorial Chair of Natural Sciences, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary

Functions

• 2005-2006 Chairperson, Hungarian Rectors’ Conference, Hungary
• 2001-2008 Member, Council of Doctors, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary
• since 1992 Member, German Cartographic Society (DGfK), Hanover, Germany
• 1991-2000 Member, Advisory Board on Geographical and Historical Atlases, Pro Cultura Renovanda Foundation, Warsaw, Poland
• 1989-1991 Dean, Professorial Chair of Natural Sciences, ELTE, Budapest, Ungarn
• 1974-2003 Representative of Hungary, International Cartographic Association, Bern, Switzerland

Honours and Memberships

• 2016 Honorary Doctorate, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 2012 Silver Order of Merit, Kingdom of Hungary
• since 2010 Member, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary
• 2010-2013 President, Board of Trustees, Andrássy Gyula University, Budapest, Hungary
• 2006 Eötvös Ring, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• since 2003 Honorary Member, International Cartographic Association, Bern, Switzerland
• since 2000 Member, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Germany
• 1997 Oscar, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary
• 1994 Founding Member, EuroForum of Cartography
• 1994 Pro University Prize, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1993 Scientific Prize, ELTE, Budapest, Hungary
• 1990 Lázár Deák Memorial Medal, Lázár Deák Foundation, Hungary