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Armelle Choplin is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva's Department of Geography and Environment within the Geneva School of Social Sciences, and affiliated with the Global Studies Institute since 2019. She serves as Director of the Institute of Environmental Governance and Territorial Development (IGEDT), leading research on urban transformations in the Global South. Research Focus Her research examines urban policies, social transformations, and development challenges in African cities and the Global South. Core interests include: urban planning dynamics, governance frameworks, construction industry impacts, poverty alleviation, sustainable development pathways, globalization effects, digital innovation in urban contexts, and postcolonial urban studies. Her geographical specialization focuses on West Africa and MENA regions. Publication Analysis Recent publications (2017-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on material urbanism, governance innovations, and spatial justice in African cities. Key thematic clusters include: urban material flows (concrete, energy), participatory planning methods, transnational urban corridors, and postcolonial urban theory. Methodologically, her work combines spatial analysis with political economy and ethnographic approaches. Research Leadership She directs multiple international projects including: Global Urb: Global Urbanism from the South MatéRhône: Construction materials in Rhone Valley West African Coastal Corridor study (Accra-Lagos axis) URBACOT: West African Coastal Urban Dynamics Observatory Map&Jerry: Participatory mapping in Cotonou Student Advising Currently supervising eight doctoral candidates researching urban development topics across Africa. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on urban globalization, metropolitan governance, spatial justice, and regional project development at both bachelor's and master's levels.

• Urban Planning
• Governance
• Construction Sector
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Sidi Wu is a Researcher affiliated with ETH Zürich's Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics. Their primary role is as Staff of the Professorship for Cartography, contributing to academic research and technical operations within the department. They are based at HIL G 23.2, Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 in Zürich, Switzerland, and can be reached at sidiwu@ethz.ch. Research interests center on advancing AI-driven cartographic methods, historical map analysis, and environmental spatial dynamics. Specific focuses include generative AI applications in map-making, semantic segmentation of historical documents, and leveraging digitized maps for ecosystem studies. They also explore steganography in image translation and cross-domain adaptation techniques for geospatial data. Recent work emphasizes innovations in automated map storytelling systems, spatio-temporal context modeling using transformers, and weakly supervised learning approaches for map segmentation. Their studies frequently bridge cartography with environmental science disciplines like hydrology and urban morphology. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. While no advisees are documented here, their research collaborations likely involve student contributions. They are part of the core team at the Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics, contributing to cutting-edge projects in geomatics and computational cartography.

• Cartography
• Geoinformatics
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Dr. Fanny Petibon is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS), affiliated with the GIS team (GISTeam), Forest Resources Management (FORM) group, and Soil Resources (SR) group. Her research focuses on leveraging remote sensing techniques to monitor biodiversity and its drivers, particularly climate change impacts on fire regimes in Europe and historical land-use changes in African tropics affecting soil properties. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Zurich. Teaching responsibilities include GIS, remote sensing, and soil science education at both BSc/MSc levels. She co-leads strategic development of data science courses at the Institute of Terrestrial Ecosystems (ITES), coordinates soil science educational materials, and engages in public outreach. Her work bridges environmental science with innovative pedagogical strategies.

• Remote Sensing
• Biodiversity Monitoring
• Climate Change Impact Analysis
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Isabella Di Lenardo is a Lecturer and Scientist at the Digital Humanities Institute (DHI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she also serves as the coordinator of the EPFL Time Machine Unit and the European Local Time Machines. She holds affiliations across multiple departments, including DHI-GE, SAR-ENS, SHS-ENS, and EDDH-ENS, reflecting her interdisciplinary role in teaching and research. Her educational background includes a PhD in Theories and Art History, with postdoctoral and faculty experience at institutions such as INHA (Paris), EPFL, and IUAV (Venice). Her research spans Digital Humanities, Art History, Urban History, and GIS , with a focus on digital urban reconstruction, historical cadastres, and AI applications in cultural heritage. She employs advanced computational methods including machine learning, 4D modeling, and semantic segmentation to analyze historical maps, cadastral records, and art archives. Her work bridges humanities scholarship with computer science, particularly in reconstructing urban evolution and analyzing visual patterns. The recent publications reveal a consistent trend in AI-powered historical data analysis , especially in processing non-standardized historical documents, reconstructing urban spaces, and developing open-source tools for digital heritage. Her work frequently involves large-scale datasets from Venice, Lausanne, Paris, and Jerusalem, demonstrating a transnational and interdisciplinary approach. She has contributed to significant collaborative projects such as the Venice Time Machine , Parcels of Venice , and Time Machine Organization , often acting as a principal investigator or project leader. Her role involves coordinating diverse teams of researchers, engineers, and cultural institutions. Scientific contributions include: Development of the Morphograph tool for visual pattern recognition in art archives Automatic vectorization and analysis of Napoleonic cadastres Creation of 4D models for historical cities AI-driven text and pattern extraction from historical maps Building discovery engines for digital art history She actively teaches ex cathedra courses in Digital Urban History and Art History at EPFL and internationally. Her work in grants and projects emphasizes open data, reproducibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has led research funded by organizations supporting digital heritage innovation. She is a key member of the Digital Humanities Laboratory at EPFL and the Time Machine Organization , where she fosters collaboration between computer scientists, historians, and cultural institutions. Her work in the Replica Project and ARCHiVe center highlights her leadership in digitizing and making accessible large art historical archives.

• Digital Humanities
• Art History
• Urban History
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Prof. Bernd Domer is an Associate Professor at the Geneva School of Landscape, Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO) specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM) , Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , and digital transformation of civil engineering . He leads multiple ongoing research projects including CU_OFROU_PAB (CHF278,844) focused on BIM-GIS workflows for noise barriers, and SousEtoile (CHF50,000) developing subsurface prediction models for urban planning. His work addresses critical challenges in software interoperability and point cloud processing for infrastructure digital twins. BA HES-SO in Architecture (HEPIA) BSc Civil Engineering (EPFL) BSc HES-SO in Civil Engineering (HEPIA) MSc HES-SO in Engineering (HES-SO Master) His research explores digital workflows for infrastructure projects, with over 15 recent publications examining topics like: Semantic segmentation of point clouds (2024) IFC standard optimization (2023) Underground confidence level modeling (2021) Swiss BIM implementation frameworks (2020) Construction waste management platforms (2018) He serves as Head of the MIC Group and co-directs the CAS in BIM Coordination . Active in international committees like EG-ICE and Bauen digital Schweiz , his work bridges academic research with practical implementation through collaborations with HEPIA , HEIG-VD , and institutions like the Swiss Federal Roads Office (OFROU) .

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Digital Twin Technology
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Noémie Jeannin is a doctoral assistant and PhD student at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Thin Films (PV-LAB) within the School of Engineering and the Institute of Microengineering. She is a member of the Energy Doctoral Program (EDOC-EDEY) and serves as the doctoral student representative, contributing to academic governance. Her work is centered on sustainable energy systems, particularly the integration of renewable energy and transportation electrification. Her research focuses on the coupling of photovoltaic (PV) energy production with electric vehicle (EV) charging, using advanced geospatial modeling to quantify energy demand and mobility habits across Europe. She develops methodologies to assess charging flexibility and infrastructure needs, contributing to the European OPENGIS4ET project and the development of the Citiwatts open-source platform for energy transition planning. Her work spans disciplines including energy systems, smart grids, GIS, and sustainable urban mobility. The trends in her publications reveal a strong emphasis on spatial and temporal modeling of energy demand, policy-relevant analysis of electricity tariffs, and innovative solutions for grid integration of distributed energy resources. Her recent articles highlight practical applications in urban energy planning, EV charging behavior, and cost-effective alternatives to grid upgrades. Noémie is actively involved in teaching as an assistant for the course 'Energy Supply Economics and Transition (ENG-410)' and participates in academic service through her representative role. She collaborates with researchers such as A. Pena-Bello, C. Ballif, and N. Wyrsch, and her work is supported by European and institutional research initiatives. She maintains professional profiles on ORCID, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn, and her primary contact is via email at noemie.jeannin@epfl.ch. Her office is located at MC A2 208, EPFL.

• Photovoltaic Energy
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Energy Systems
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Jacques Lévy is an Honorary Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he directs the Chôros Laboratory and the doctoral program in Architecture and Urban Sciences. He holds affiliations in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) under the PH-ENAC department. Previously, he served as a researcher at CNRS (1984–1993), professor at Sciences Po Paris (1989–2007), and the University of Reims (1993–2004). He is a visiting professor at institutions including NYU, UCLA, and Macquarie University, and a former fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2003–2004). His research focuses on the theory of societal spaces, particularly political geography, urbanity, globalization, and cartography. He has pioneered the integration of non-verbal methods like audiovisual media in research, culminating in the 2013 film Urbanité/s . He co-directs the open-access journal EspacesTemps.net and the L'espace en société book series, while advising on Pouvoirs Locaux . Key themes in his work include spatial epistemology, territorial development, and the interplay between global and local dynamics. His publications (over 600 works) span geographies of politics, Europe's spatial identity, and globalization impacts. Recent works include Globalization of Urbanity (2013) and Réinventer la France (2013). Scientific Awards: Fellow at Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2003–2004). Grants/Advising: Supervisor of 15 EPFL doctoral theses in urban studies, geography, and related fields. Labs/Teams: Heads the Chôros Laboratory and contributes to interdisciplinary urban research initiatives.

• Urban Planning
• Spatial Planning
• Territorial Development
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Prof. Dr. Martin Raubal is a Full Professor at the Institute for Cartography and Geoinformation, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, ETH Zurich. He leads research on spatial decision-making, mobile GIS, and location-based services, with applications in transportation, energy, and aviation. His work integrates cognitive engineering and eye-tracking to analyze human mobility and interaction with geospatial systems. Doctorate in Geoinformation (with distinction), Vienna University of Technology (2001) MS in Spatial Information Science and Engineering, University of Maine (1997) Dipl.-Ing. in Surveying Engineering and Geoinformation, Vienna University of Technology (1998) His research focuses on spatiotemporal human mobility, cognitive models for GIS, and sustainable urban systems. Key projects include the Digital Underground initiative at the Singapore-ETH Centre and the Empirical Use and Impact Analysis of Mobility-as-a-Service (EIM). Awards include the UV-Helava Prize and multiple best paper recognitions. Recent publications emphasize 3D spatial analysis, AI-driven geospatial tools, and causal inference in mobility modeling. Collaborations span institutions like Lufthansa Systems, SBB, and ETH-IVT. His lab investigates applications such as electric vehicle charging networks, bikeability indexes, and augmented reality in transportation planning.

• Spatial Decision-Making
• Mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Location-Based Services (LBS)
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Prof. Dr. Susanne Bleisch is a faculty member at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland , affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics and the Institute of Geomatics . She holds the academic rank of Professor specializing in Geovisualization and Visual Analytics and serves as Head of the MSE Master of Science FHNW in Engineering program. Her research focuses on the intersection of geospatial technologies and data visualization. She leads projects related to geovisualization, spatial data analysis, and visual analytics, with further details available on her personal website ( http://sbleis.ch/ ). Contact: Telephone +41 61 228 55 25 , Email susanne.bleisch@fhnw.ch . Office located at Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland, 10th floor east (report to secretariat: 10.O.11).

• Geovisualization
• Visual Analytics
• Geomatics
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Alexandra Diehl is a Senior Researcher at the Visualization and MultiMedia Lab (VMML) at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on Visual Analytics, Data Science, and Environmental Sciences, with an emphasis on visualization guidelines, citizen data integration, and weather event analysis. She leads the DSI Fellowship project on visual tools for severe weather communication (2020–2022) and co-leads an SNF SPIRIT grant on uncertainty visualization in weather forecasts. Her work bridges academic and industry applications, including projects like WeaVA and Hornero. Key research interests include visualization best practices (via VisGuides.org), societal impacts of visualization, and geospatial analysis. She actively contributes to IEEE VIS workshops, such as VisGuides 2022, and publishes extensively in journals like EuroVis. Her interdisciplinary projects address challenges in climate science, public safety, and multimedia analysis. Notable achievements include the DSI Fellowship and collaborative grants with Argentina. Her work emphasizes empirical methodologies, including grounded theory approaches in visualization research.

• Visual Analytics
• Data Science
• Environmental Sciences
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Pablo Timoner is a Researcher at the Institute of Global Health, part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences (2021) and a Master’s in aquatic ecology (2017). His work focuses on climate change impacts on biodiversity, geospatial modeling for health accessibility, and river ecosystem dynamics. Currently, he collaborates with the WHO on geospatial models to enhance healthcare accessibility in emergencies and fragile contexts. Education : PhD in Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva (2021) Master’s thesis on aquatic macroinvertebrates in restored river channels, University of Geneva (2017) Research Interests : Climate change impacts on biodiversity, geospatial health service modeling, river ecosystem resilience, and freshwater invertebrate ecology. His work integrates GIS tools, biostatistical approaches, and environmental data to address global challenges in health and ecology. Articles Trends : Recent publications emphasize snow cover dynamics in Swiss alpine regions, healthcare accessibility modeling in Mali, and biodiversity shifts in freshwater ecosystems. Tools like the inAccessMod R package reflect his focus on open-source geospatial solutions. Scientific Awards : No awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants : Collaborates on WHO-funded projects and contributes to initiatives like EUROPONDS. No formal advisees listed. Labs/Teams : Active member of the GeoHealth group, focusing on global health and environmental data integration.

• Climate Change Impacts
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Geospatial Health Modeling
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Dr. Martina Kauzlaric is a researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Geography, specializing in hydrological modeling and flood risk management. She develops national-scale frameworks to enhance flood forecasting systems in Switzerland, focusing on transparent, open-source models for operational use. Her work integrates meteorological forecasts with impact assessment to improve emergency response, emphasizing high-resolution flood risk cascades and probabilistic impact visualization tools. Her research addresses antecedent conditions' role in extreme flood generation, stochastic weather generator applications, and glacier-hydrology coupling to improve predictive accuracy. Collaborative efforts include participatory storymap development for disaster preparedness and database creation (e.g., CAMELS-CH) to standardize hydrological studies. Key contributions span flood impact modeling frameworks, surrogate models for efficient simulations, and interdisciplinary analyses of hydrological model diversity. Her projects often emphasize climate change impacts in alpine regions and the societal benefits of integrated forecasting systems. Notable projects include: National hydrological modeling framework for Switzerland Impact-based flood warning tools Storyline tools for civil protection training Participatory visualization for flood risk communication Her work aligns with enhancing decision support systems through model efficiency, uncertainty quantification, and stakeholder engagement.

• Hydrology
• Flood Risk Management
• Climate Change Impacts
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Dr. Joram Schito is a Lecturer at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics. His work focuses on applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to solve complex infrastructure planning challenges, particularly in power transmission line routing, decision support systems, and multi-criteria analysis. He specializes in integrating technical, environmental, and stakeholder considerations to enhance sustainable infrastructure design and public acceptance. His research interests include 3D decision support systems (3D DSS), spatial data modeling for urban and environmental planning, and innovative visualization techniques such as sonification for geographic data exploration. Schito’s contributions emphasize the development of tools that bridge technical precision with societal needs, such as optimizing power line corridors and integrating underground cable systems with overhead infrastructure. His recent work highlights advancements in automated planning algorithms, stakeholder preference integration, and GIS-based frameworks for renewable energy systems. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, his publications reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary solutions for civil and environmental engineering challenges. He actively contributes to academic conferences like GIScience, showcasing his commitment to advancing geospatial science.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Power Transmission Planning
• Decision Support Systems
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Stéphane Joost is a Senior Scientist at the Laboratory for Biological Geochemistry (LGB) within EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). His work bridges Geographic Information Science (GIS), molecular ecology, and precision population health through advanced spatial analysis techniques. PhD program committee member for Civil and Environmental Engineering Teaching Staff Member in EPFL's SSIE-ENS Member of the School Council ENAC Research focuses on: Spatial epidemiology and geomedicine Landscape/seascape genomics for climate adaptation Computational methods in environmental health Geospatial modeling of ecological systems Urban environmental exposome analysis Recent publications reveal a multidisciplinary focus combining neuroimaging with GIS, coral reef resilience studies, and spatiotemporal analysis of public health issues like cardiometabolic risk and SARS-CoV-2 spread. His work integrates high-resolution environmental proxies with genomic data to address climate adaptation challenges. Scientific Awards 2006 William L. Garrison Award for Computational Geography Dissertation Teaching includes GIS fundamentals for civil/environmental engineers and exploratory data analysis in environmental health. Mentors PhD candidates in molecular ecology, spatial statistics, and environmental DNA applications.

• Geographic Information Science
• Spatial Statistics
• Molecular Ecology
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Adrienne Grêt-Regamey serves as Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where she heads the Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development. Her academic career spans over 15 years at one of Europe's leading technical universities, with significant leadership roles including Head of the Engagement Platform for Future Cities Lab Global since 2021. Her research focuses on the complex interactions between human activities and landscape evolution across temporal and spatial scales. Specializing in landscape planning and environmental science, she investigates land-use decision models through forecasting and backcasting approaches. A key innovation in her work involves developing state-of-the-art 3D visualizations and auralizations within her laboratory to understand public perception of landscape changes and create decision support tools for participatory planning processes. Her methodology emphasizes iterative design-science collaboration to develop place-specific solutions that balance human well-being with environmental sustainability. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research integrating spatial analysis, ecosystem services assessment, and participatory decision-making. Her work increasingly addresses urgent global challenges including renewable energy transitions, climate adaptation strategies, and urban-rural dynamics, often employing advanced computational methods like machine learning and immersive virtual reality environments. Dandelion Entrepreneurship Award (2023) Most Influential Female Award in Land System Science (2022) ERC Starting Grant for GLOBESCAPE project (2017) Swiss National Science Foundation Transdisciplinary Award (2013) ETH Silver Medals for both Master and PhD theses Grêt-Regamey actively contributes to scientific governance as Member of the Swiss Science Council (since 2024) and Advisory Committee of the Wyss Academy for Nature. She serves as Associate Editor for Landscape and Urban Planning and Editor for disP - The Planning Review. Her research program has secured significant funding including an ERC Starting Grant and multiple Swiss National Science Foundation projects, with current work focusing on integrating design and land system science to foster place-making in peri-urban landscapes. Her laboratory at ETH Zurich specializes in developing immersive 3D environments for landscape assessment and planning, with recent work extending into therapeutic applications of virtual reality. She leads the Future Cities Lab Global engagement platform, facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on sustainable urban development challenges worldwide.

• Landscape Planning
• Environmental Science
• Ecosystem Services
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