Valentin Bickel

Dr. Valentin Bickel is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Bern's Space Research & Planetary Sciences department. His work focuses on planetary geology, remote sensing applications, and robotic exploration strategies for Mars, the Moon, and Mercury. Key areas of interest include analyzing surface processes like dust devil activity, impact crater dynamics, volatile ice distribution, and lunar subsurface exploration using advanced techniques such as deep learning and multi-satellite data integration.

His research contributes to understanding planetary environments through missions like InSight, VIPER, and ExoMars. Recent studies involve mapping Martian slope streaks, lunar volcanic pits, and Mercury's hollows, while also developing methodologies for astronaut traverse optimization and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).

Dr. Bickel collaborates with international space agencies and robotic teams, advancing technologies for autonomous planetary exploration and hazard mitigation. His work bridges geoscience with engineering, addressing critical questions about planetary evolution, habitability, and sustainable human exploration.