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Clément Roques is a Full Professor and Senior Scientist in Hydrology at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within the Faculty of Science and the Center for Hydrogeology and Geothermics. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Rennes and has over a decade of research experience in fractured rock hydrogeology, mountain hydrology, and climate change impacts on water resources.
Education:
- PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Rennes, France
Roques' research focuses on understanding the physical and biogeochemical processes of water in landscapes, with two main directions: (1) studying landscape heterogeneity effects on flow and transport to evaluate water resource sensitivity to climate change and human pressures; and (2) developing innovative in-situ experiments and monitoring technologies for applications in water resources, ecohydrology, geothermal energy, and CO2 storage. His work aims to provide sustainable water management strategies under climate change.
Analysis of his recent publications (2014-2024) reveals a consistent emphasis on alpine hydrology, groundwater-surface water interactions, and the development of advanced monitoring techniques. Recent projects (2023-2024) particularly address headwater catchment dynamics and the integration of cryosphere processes into hydrological models, reflecting a growing focus on climate change adaptation in mountainous regions.
Advising and Grants: Roques mentors students and early-career researchers. He is the main Principal Investigator for the WATERWISE project (Interreg Alpine Space Program, EU, €2.8M), which co-designs sustainable water management solutions for Alpine headwaters in collaboration with transdisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Labs and Teams: He leads the Poschiavino Critical Zone Observatory, deploying advanced sensing technologies (time-lapse geophysics, in-situ mass spectrometers, fiber-optic sensors) to monitor water flow and solute transport in alpine environments. His team collaborates with leading cryosphere scientists to improve hydrological models.
