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Simone Fior is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science , ETH Zürich , focusing on ecological genetics and plant adaptation. Their research integrates genomic, quantitative genetics, and ecological field experiments, particularly on Dianthus (Caryophyllaceae) along altitudinal and climatic gradients. Recent work explores climate-induced range shifts, local adaptation, and genomic responses to environmental changes. Professional experience includes roles at ETH Zürich since 2013 (Senior Assistant, Postdoc) and prior positions at the Edmund Mach Foundation (2009-2012) and University of Insubria (2007-2008). Education spans a PhD in Plant Biology (University of Milan, 2007) and an MSc in Natural Sciences (University of Milan, 2003). Simone co-organizes the Bioinformatics for Adaptation Genomics Winter School . Key research areas include adaptive divergence , polygenic adaptation , climate change biology , and phylogenomics . Articles emphasize genomic selection signatures, functional-structural modeling, and ecological-genetic interactions. Notable collaborations involve Jake Alexander, Alex Widmer, and interdisciplinary teams at ETH Zurich.

• Ecological Genetics
• Plant Adaptation
• Population Genomics
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Prof. Flavio Anselmetti is a Full Professor of Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimatology at the University of Bern , where he has been employed since 2012. He also serves as the Managing Director of the Institute of Geological Sciences . Prior to this, he held significant roles at ETH Zurich, including SNSF Assistant Professor, and at EAWAG Dübendorf as Head of the Sedimentology Group, while remaining a Titular Professor at ETH Zurich until 2012. His academic training includes a Diploma in Geology (1990) from the University of Basel , followed by a PhD (1994) from ETH Zurich and University of Miami (USA) . He spent three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate at the University of Miami between 1994 and 1997. Paleoseismology : Using lacustrine and marine sediments to reconstruct earthquake and tsunami records Climate Change Studies : Investigating Holocene and Pleistocene climate shifts through sediment cores Sediment Dynamics : Analyzing source-to-sink systems and glacial sediment properties His recent publications focus on sedimentary archives in Science Advances , Quaternary Research , and Environmental Modelling and Software , with an emphasis on deep learning applications in sediment analysis , multi-proxy paleoenvironmental reconstructions , and human impact assessments over millennia. He has contributed to major projects in the Alpine foreland and Caribbean regions . Prof. Anselmetti leads the Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Group and collaborates with international teams on ICDP-DOVE drilling campaigns and multibeam bathymetry mapping in Swiss lakes. His work extends to geohazard assessment , carbonate-siliciclastic shelf dynamics , and subaqueous fault analysis in active tectonic zones.

• Sedimentary records as indicators for environmental and climate change
• Paleoseismology and natural hazards
• Sediment budgets of source-to-sink systems
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Prof. Michael Sander is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, specializing in environmental organic chemistry and polymer biodegradation. His research focuses on understanding the environmental fate of synthetic polymers, soil organic matter dynamics, and microplastic contamination. He teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Environmental Organic Chemistry' and contributes to interdisciplinary studies on sustainable materials and climate change impacts. Key research areas include polymer degradation mechanisms, redox properties of peat, and the design of biodegradable agricultural materials. His work integrates analytical chemistry, biogeochemistry, and environmental engineering to address global challenges like plastic pollution and soil health. He has published extensively on topics such as microplastic analysis in soils, biodegradation pathways of polyesters, and the redox cycling of peat organic matter. Collaborative projects involve developing sustainable polymer alternatives and assessing their environmental compatibility. Sander's research emphasizes practical solutions for reducing plastic waste and enhancing soil resilience.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Biodegradation of Polymers
• Soil Organic Matter Dynamics
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Marcus Christl is a Lecturer at the ETH Zürich Department of Physics and Head of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics (LIP) . His academic profile focuses on Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) , cosmogenic nuclide dating, and environmental applications of isotope geochemistry. Office: HPK H 33, Otto-Stern-Weg 5, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 633 38 84 / +41 44 633 65 07 Email: mchristl@phys.ethz.ch ORCID: 0000-0002-3131-6652 Dr. Christl teaches courses in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Quaternary Dating Methods , including: 402-0180-00L Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students in Physics 402-0620-00L Current Topics in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Its Applications 402-0621-00L Introduction to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry His research spans multiple disciplines through cosmogenic isotope analysis: Climate Science : Using 10 Be and 14 C records to reconstruct solar activity cycles and climate fluctuations over millennial timescales Geochronology : Developing novel dating techniques using 36 Cl/ 10 Be ratios for ice cores and landscape features Geomorphology : Quantifying erosion dynamics in diverse environments from the Alpine foreland to South African pediments Oceanography : Tracing Atlantic water transport patterns using 129 I– 236 U dual tracers Radiochemistry : Advancing methods for nuclear forensics and environmental pollutant analysis Recent publications reveal trends in: Refining AMS systems for analyzing transuranic elements Quantifying landscape evolution through multi-isotope approaches Understanding ocean circulation pathways using artificial radionuclides Investigating soil dynamics in glaciated and tropical environments Correlating cosmogenic production with sea level and climate changes

• Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)
• Cosmogenic Nuclide Dating
• Erosion and Sediment Dynamics
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Michael W.I. Schmidt is a Full Professor of Physical Geography in the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (UZH) . He has been a faculty member since 2002, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor in 2014. His research focuses on soil biogeochemistry, particularly soil carbon cycling under climate change, microbial carbon use efficiency, and the stability of pyrogenic organic matter. Research Interests: His work investigates how deep soils respond to warming, the role of microbes in carbon sequestration, and the long-term fate of biochar in soils. He leads the Swiss National Science Foundation project Deep C: Deep soil carbon cycling in a warming world (2017–2023) and collaborates with international institutions including the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, and Cornell University. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2019–2025) reflect a strong focus on climate change impacts on soil carbon, with frequent publications in high-impact journals such as Nature , Nature Geoscience , and Global Change Biology . Key themes include microbial carbon use efficiency, deep soil warming, peatland carbon dynamics, and the stabilization of organic matter. His work increasingly integrates field experiments, molecular analysis, and global synthesis. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Mercator Fellow, German Research Foundation (DFG), 2021 Teacher of the Hour 2020 (student election) Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, he leads major funded research projects and has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s theses. He has served as Program Director for five Bachelor and Master programs at UZH (2018–2020), indicating strong academic leadership. His research is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and international collaborations. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Department of Geography at UZH and participates in international networks such as the National Hub of the European Joint Program Soil and the Deep Soil Warming Experiment Network. His work involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on soil biogeochemistry, climate change, and sustainable land use.

• Soil Biogeochemistry
• Soil Carbon Cycling
• Climate Change Impacts on Soils
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Peter Molnar is a Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where he leads research in hydrology, geomorphology, and environmental engineering. His work spans river basin dynamics, sediment transport, precipitation modeling, and climate-water interactions, with field sites focused on Alpine systems. His research interests center on river basin water and sediment dynamics , precipitation analysis and stochastic modeling , fluvial systems including river networks and riparian zones , and geomorphic processes in mountain streams . Key projects include the Maggia River Experimental Site, basin sediment cascade modeling, and hydroclimatic analysis of rainfall intensity-temperature relationships. His publication record shows consistent high-impact work in journals including Nature , Nature Climate Change , and Water Resources Research , with recent focus on climate change impacts, sensor development, and sustainable agriculture. Golden Owl Award for best teaching (2011) Organizer of international workshops on geomorphology complexity and urban precipitation Patron of CometX initiative Molnar actively mentors PhD students including current candidates working on droughts in Ethiopia, Alpine Rhine sediment budgets, and mountain ecohydrology. His research is supported by Swiss National Science Foundation grants, ETH funding, and international collaborations. He leads experimental work at the Maggia River site and develops warning systems for rainfall-triggered landslides.

• Hydrology
• Geomorphology
• Sediment Dynamics
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PD Dr. Günter Hoch is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Sciences – Botany at the University of Basel , Switzerland. His research centers on the ecophysiology of trees , with a particular emphasis on carbon storage dynamics , drought stress responses , and the resilience of forest ecosystems to climate change. Research Focus: Carbon allocation and storage in trees under carbon limitation Physiological controls of non-structural carbohydrate reserves (e.g., starch, lipids) Drought-induced tree mortality and recovery mechanisms Whole-tree carbon balance and growth under environmental stress Scaling from individual tree responses to ecosystem-level processes Approach: His team integrates field observations , experimental manipulations , and biophysical modeling to understand how trees regulate carbon reserves and water relations under stress. A key goal is to identify biomarkers (e.g., starch concentrations in sapwood) that reflect the carbon status and health of trees. Recent Work: His publications span high-impact journals like Nature Reviews Earth & Environment , New Phytologist , and Global Change Biology , addressing topics such as hydraulic failure, carbon starvation, and the impacts of extreme droughts (e.g., 2018 Central European drought) on forest ecosystems. Collaborations: He contributes to large-scale networks like TreeNet , a Swiss initiative monitoring drought and growth indicators in forests, and collaborates internationally on projects linking plant ecophysiology to biogeochemical cycles. Contact: guenter.hoch@unibas.ch | Tel: +41 (0)61 207 35 14

• Tree ecophysiology
• Carbon allocation in trees
• Drought stress physiology
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Dr. Maria Giuditta Fellin is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology. She is part of the Earth Surface Dynamics Group and specializes in low-temperature thermochronology, using fission-track and (U-Th)/He dating techniques on zircon and apatite to study mountain belt exhumation and erosion processes. Her work focuses on linking tectonic activity, erosion patterns, and long-term landscape evolution. Her research spans global tectonic regions including the Pamir, Alps, Apennines, and Andes. She teaches courses on sedimentary petrography, microscopy, geochronology, and climate-soil-water interactions. No specific scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Her technical expertise includes advanced geochronological methods and quantitative modeling of tectonic-erosional systems.

• Low-temperature thermochronology
• Mountain-building processes
• Landscape evolution
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Prof. Kristopher McNeill is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, where he heads the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics. Born in 1970 in Tucson, Arizona, he earned his BA in Chemistry from Reed College (1992) and PhD from UC Berkeley (1997), followed by postdoctoral work at MIT. His academic career includes positions as Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota and Visiting Professorship at Stanford. McNeill's research focuses on environmentally relevant chemical reactions, particularly catalytic and photocatalytic transformations in aquatic systems. Key areas include environmental fate of emerging contaminants, photochemistry in surface waters, and metal-mediated dehalogenation reactions. His group emphasizes mechanistic studies using modern spectroscopic techniques like NMR and time-resolved laser spectroscopy to understand degradation pathways of contaminants. His publication trends show consistent focus on photochemical processes in environmental systems, with recent work expanding into polymer degradation, DNA photochemistry, and atmospheric chemistry. The research demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration of analytical chemistry, materials science, and environmental modeling. McNeill teaches multiple courses including: Introduction to Environmental Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Term Paper seminars Human Health, Nutrition and Environment

• Environmental Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Catalysis
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Dr. Christine Christ is a Researcher at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Basel. Her work spans theological disciplines with a focus on historical, ethical, and intercultural perspectives. Institution: University of Basel School: Faculty of Theology She contributes to research areas including theology, religious studies, ecumenism, and ethics, though specific projects are not detailed in the provided texts. Her role involves academic collaboration and guest research initiatives. Recent publications highlight trends in soil science, environmental monitoring, and climate-related research, suggesting potential interdisciplinary engagements or data inconsistencies. These works address multi-scale soil quality frameworks, sediment source apportionment, peatland carbon dynamics, and radionuclide tracing methodologies. Dr. Christ's contact details include the email christine.christ@unibas.ch . No scientific awards or student supervision details are mentioned in the provided data.

• Theology
• Religious Studies
• Ecumenical Research
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Prof. Harald Bugmann is a Full Professor of Forest Ecology at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science. He previously held roles as Assistant Professor (1999–2004) and Extraordinary Professor of Forest Ecology. His research focuses on long-term dynamics of forest ecosystems under environmental change, particularly in mountain forests and disturbance regimes like wildfires. He contributed to the IPCC and led projects under the IGBP's Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GCTE) and Mountain Research Initiative (MRI). Education: PhD in Terrestrial Ecology from ETH Zurich (1994), M.Sc. in Limnology, and studies in Systematics/Ecological Biology. Awards include the ETH Medal for his PhD and MSc theses, and the Swiss Limnology-Hydrobiology Award (1990). Research Interests: Climate change impacts, forest resilience, and ecological modeling. Key contributions include studies on drought-driven tree mortality, nitrogen's role in soil carbon dynamics, and participatory scenario processes for climate adaptation. Awards: ETH Medal for PhD thesis (1994) Swiss Limnology-Hydrobiology Award (1990) ETH Medal for MSc thesis (1989) Grants & Projects: Leads the MainWood project on sustainable forest use and collaborates on initiatives like the Forest Ecology Group (FE.ETHZ.CH). Labs/Teams: Director of the Forest Ecology Group at ETH Zurich, involved in the Zurich Forest Lab (Waldlabor Zürich) for applied research and knowledge transfer.

• Forest Ecology
• Climate Change
• Environmental Dynamics
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Dr. Vincent Humphrey is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, specializing in climate dynamics and Earth system modeling. His research focuses on climate change impacts, satellite observations, and machine learning applications in environmental science. He holds a PhD in Land-Climate Dynamics from ETH Zurich (2017) and completed postdoctoral fellowships at institutions including Caltech and the University of Zurich. Education PhD (2014-2017): ETH Zurich, Land-Climate Dynamics MSc (2011-2014): University of Lausanne, Environmental Geosciences BSc (2008-2011): University of Lausanne, Geosciences and Environment Research Interests Humphrey’s work addresses climate feedback mechanisms, terrestrial water and carbon cycles, and the integration of satellite data (e.g., GRACE, GPS) into Earth system models. He develops machine learning tools to analyze time series data and improve model accuracy. Key projects include CONSTRAIN (constraining climate projections) and GRUN (global runoff dataset). Awards ETH Medal (2018) Advising & Grants Humphrey has contributed to major initiatives like the Global Sea Level Budget Group and collaborated on datasets such as GRACE-REC and GRUN. His research bridges observational and modeling approaches to understand climate system interactions. Labs/Teams He is affiliated with ETH Zurich’s Climate Physics group and collaborates with institutions like NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (via Caltech).

• Climate Change
• Earth System Models
• Water and Carbon Cycles
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Sara Bonetti is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). She holds roles in the Laboratory of Hydrology and Geomorphology (CHANGE), the Diversity Office at ENAC, and teaching responsibilities in the SSIE - Enseignement division. Her research focuses on hydrology, ecohydrology, and climate change impacts, emphasizing soil-water interactions, landscape evolution, and sustainable resource management. She advises four PhD students and teaches courses on hydrology and ecohydrological modeling. Her work bridges environmental engineering and earth sciences, addressing challenges such as global water model uncertainties, crop water sustainability under climate change, and the dynamics of agrivoltaic systems. She also contributes to institutional leadership through the Diversity Office, promoting inclusivity in STEM education and research. Her recent publications analyze rainfall variability effects on landscapes, soil hydraulic properties, and ecohydrological feedbacks. Her research integrates field observations, computational modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to advance solutions for water and environmental challenges.

• Hydrology
• Environmental Engineering
• Ecohydrology
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Prof. Johan Six is a Full Professor of Sustainable Agroecosystems at ETH Zürich's Institute of Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on agroecosystem management, biogeochemical cycling, and global change impacts. He leads experimental and modeling studies across scales, integrating soil, plant, and microbial interactions to enhance food system resilience. His work spans tropical Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Education: PhD in Soil Science from Colorado State University (1998), followed by roles at UC Davis and ETH Zurich. Awards include AAAS Fellowship, Philippe Duchaufour Medal, and Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher recognition (2015-2020). Research interests emphasize carbon-nutrient dynamics, climate mitigation strategies, and sustainable farming practices. He develops models to predict agroecosystem responses to global change, collaborating on bio-economic assessments and interdisciplinary projects like the World Food System Center. Teaching includes courses on agroecosystems, biogeochemical modeling, and tropical cropping systems. His lab engages in international projects addressing food security, circular bioeconomy practices, and climate-smart agriculture.

• Agroecosystems
• Biogeochemical Cycling
• Climate Change
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Sebastian Dötterl is an Assistant Professor of Soil Resources at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich , where he leads the Professorship for Soil Resources . His research bridges experimental soil science with model development to analyze carbon and nutrient dynamics across geoclimatic gradients, particularly in tropical African landscapes and Arctic ecosystems. Founder of the Congo Biogeochemistry Observatory Focus on anthropogenic impacts on soil degradation and preservation strategies Recent work includes large-scale geochemical transects in the Arctic and soil change analysis in agroecosystems. Scientific Awards : 2022-2023: EAG Outreach Lecturer for Sub-Saharan Africa 2019: EGU Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award 2018: Outstanding Peer-Reviewer for Nature Research Journals 2015: Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing 2013: Wiley Award He co-chairs the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center and collaborates with networks like TropSOC and TropiRes .

• Soil Development
• Soil Degradation
• Biogeochemistry
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