A spatial epidemiological approach on well-being in urban slums [Elektronische Ressource] : evidence from Dhaka, Bangladesh / Oliver Grübner. Gutachter: Patrick Hostert ; Wilfried Endlicher ; Alexander Krämer

Oliver Grübner

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• Publié le: 01 janvier 2011
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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – Geographisches Institut

A spatial epidemiological approach on well-being
in urban slums –
Evidence from Dhaka, Bangladesh

DISSERTATION
Zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades
doctor rerum naturalium
(Dr. rer. nat.)

Im Fach Geographie

eingereicht an der
Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät II
der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
von
Dipl.-Geogr. Oliver Grübner


Präsident der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Prof. Dr. Jan-Hendrik Olbertz

Dekan der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät II
Prof. Dr. Elmar Kulke


Gutachter:
1. Prof. Dr. Patrick Hostert
2. Prof. Dr. Wilfried Endlicher
3. Prof. Dr. Alexander Krämer

Berlin, 28. Oktober 2011 (Tag der Verteidigung)















However, in general, I try to get my mind relaxed and rested while
running by not thinking about anything. I run to cool down my nerves
that get heated up while writing.
Haruki Murakami



Acknowledgements
Three factors have substantially contributed to my mental health during the writing of this
thesis: A motivational and inspiring scientific environment, a supportive and adorable
social environment, and running.
I would like to express my special gratitude to a few persons:
Patrick Hostert, Md Mobarak H (Bai) Khan, Alexander Krämer, Tobia Lakes, Sven
Lautenbach, and Daniel Müller whose encouragements and scientific advice were
invaluable. Thank you for having so much patience while guiding me through the spatial
and non-spatial statistics and epidemiologic approaches. Thanks for the motivational and
inspiring words and constructive criticism that helped me in sharpening my scientific
thinking and writing. Thanks, Patrick for providing me with the opportunity to participate
in this research. I am deeply grateful for your ongoing motivation and support.
My special thanks go to Md Mobarak H (Bai) Khan and Sven Lautenbach who advised and
motivated me during the whole process of this doctoral dissertation. You have been and
continue to be great mentors to me! Without your help this work would not have reached
such quality. Thank you so much.
Wilfried Endlicher, Patrick Hostert, Alexander Krämer, and Elmar Kulke for initiating the
INNOVATE project. Thank you for your encouragement and motivation.
Jana Lahmer for helping me with the administrational difficulties.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) for funding The INNOVATE project within the
scope of the Priority Programme 1233 “Megacities-Megachallenges”.
Pedro Leitão, Tobias Kümmerle, Heiko Jahn, Benjamin Etzold, Katrin Burkart, Josef
Strasser, and Michael Höhle for valuable comments and for reviewing my manuscripts.
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My colleagues Akpona, Alex, Andreas, Anika, Christian, Dagmar, He, Jamon, Jan K, Jan
T, Katja, Maria, Patrick, Ruth, Sebastian, Stefan, Stephan, Yoon Ling, and all student
collaborators at the Geomatics Lab for creating a motivating and pleasurable working
environment.
The student collaborators Manuel and Michael for contributing the map of urban slum
dwellers.
The Dhaka crew Benjamin, Harald, Josef, Katrin, Kirsten, Markus, Ronny, Shahadat, and
Tibor for helpful discussions and for feeling home abroad in Dhaka.
Sheli for her excellent Bangladeshi cuisine and hospitality.
Maqbul Hossain Khan and all student collaborators from Dhaka University, BUET and
Jahangirnagar University in Savar for conducting the health surveys in Dhaka. Thank you
so much, the project would not have been possible without your personal commitment.
Humayun Kabir (DU), Nazrul Islam and Salma Shafi (both CUS) for sharing your
knowledge and for supporting us in Dhaka. Your scientific and non-scientific support was
invaluable. Thank you so much.
My friends Andrea, Andy, Anja, Barbara, Benjamin, Cornelia, Hannes, Henrik, Jasmin,
Matt, Miriam, Ralph, Sabina, Sven, Tina, Tobias H, Tobias K for your company and
support in any situation. Thank you Cornelia, Hannes, and Miriam for providing so much
help during the last days of writing this thesis.
My family for their support, love, and care.
Christina, thank you for the great help you have been during the brief period of time that
we know each other.
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