Frédéric Herman

Frédéric Herman is a full professor at the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, part of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment at the University of Lausanne. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the Australian National University and has held academic positions at ETH Zurich and the University of Lausanne since 2007. His research focuses on the interplay between climate, tectonics, and Earth surface processes, with emphasis on glacial erosion, sediment transport, and low-temperature thermochronology.

• Joined University of Lausanne in 2012 as a scholarship professor
• Promoted to associate professor in 2013 and full professor in 2019
• Key affiliations: Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST)

His work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and geochronological techniques to study mountain erosion, glacial dynamics, and tectonic-climate interactions. Recent publications highlight studies on Himalayan tectonics, subglacial sediment transport, and the impact of glaciers on landscape evolution. He has advised multiple PhD students and contributes to advancing methodologies in luminescence dating and inverse modeling.