Harry Zekollari

Harry Zekollari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Water and Climate at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Science and Bio-engineering Sciences. His research focuses on glaciology, climate change impacts on ice systems, and hydrological modeling with particular emphasis on Antarctica and mountain glaciers. He leads multiple significant research projects including the European Research Council-funded ICE³ project.

Dr. Zekollari's research interests center on glacier dynamics, ice sheet modeling, paleoclimate reconstruction from ice cores, and the impacts of climate change on freshwater resources. His work combines field observations with advanced computational modeling techniques to understand past, present, and future glacier behavior. He specializes in three-dimensional glacier modeling, machine learning applications for mass balance prediction, and the hydrological impacts of glacier retreat.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Antarctic climate patterns, glacier modeling innovations, and the hydrological consequences of glacier retreat in regions like the Alps and Patagonia. These works show an interdisciplinary approach combining glaciology, climate science, and hydrology to address critical questions about Earth's changing cryosphere.

Dr. Zekollari actively contributes to the scientific community through conference presentations including recent talks on glacier evolution in High-Mountain Asia. He has built a substantial research portfolio with 51 research outputs and an h-index of 19, reflecting significant impact in his field.

His current research program includes five active projects through 2028, with leadership roles in major initiatives like the ERC-funded ICE³ project which aims to model the global multi-century evolution of glacier ice in 3D, demonstrating his position at the forefront of glaciological research.