Hendrik Huwald

Hendrik Huwald is a Scientist at the Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences (CRYOS) and a Lecturer at the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Section (SSIE) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He is affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), and maintains offices in both Sion and Lausanne. His work bridges research and teaching in environmental and atmospheric sciences.

His research focuses on surface mass and energy balance in alpine and polar environments, stream temperature dynamics under climate change, and development of environmental measurement techniques and sensors. His expertise lies in field experimentation, environmental monitoring, and modeling of snow-atmosphere interactions, boundary layer meteorology, and hydrological systems. He has led and participated in numerous large-scale field campaigns across diverse environments.

The recent publication trends indicate a strong focus on complex terrain meteorology (e.g., banner clouds at the Matterhorn), blowing snow dynamics, urban and alpine climate, and river temperature modeling under climate change. His work combines observational data with advanced modeling (e.g., large-eddy simulations, Alpine3D) and machine learning, particularly in energy and hydrological applications.

He has supervised several PhD students including Elizaveta Sharaborova, Brandon Van Schaik, Tristan Brauchli, Aurélien Gallice, and Adrien Michel. His work is supported by extensive project management experience at national and international levels.

He is actively involved in teaching courses such as Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Physics and Hydrology of Snow. While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and leadership in major environmental research initiatives reflect significant scholarly impact.

Huwald's work is central to understanding cryospheric processes under climate change, with applications in hydrology, renewable energy, and environmental policy. His integration of field measurements, sensor development, and modeling places him at the forefront of experimental environmental science.