Manuel Antonetti

Dr. Manuel Antonetti is a Researcher at the ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, affiliated with the Institute of Natural Resource Sciences. His work focuses on hydrodynamic modeling of fluvial systems, hydrological modeling of catchments, and post-processing of remote sensing data.

• Doctorate in Geography from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) (2013–2017)
• Double Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Water and Environment) from Università degli Studi di Trento & Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (2010–2013)
• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Università degli Studi di Trento (2006–2010)

Dr. Antonetti’s research spans hydrology, environmental science, and water resource management. His key contributions include developing the process-based runoff generation module RGM-PRO, which eliminates calibration needs through expert knowledge and sprinkling experiments. He also works on 2D water temperature simulations for fish habitat modeling, eDNA biodiversity assessments, and floodplain restoration using artificial flooding. His studies often integrate remote sensing data and GIS techniques to improve hydrological predictions in ungauged basins.

His recent publications highlight trends in hydrodynamic modeling, eDNA applications, and ensemble flood forecasting. Articles analyze runoff processes in Alpine and Mediterranean regions, emphasizing dominant flow mechanisms (e.g., Hortonian overland flow, subsurface flow) and their implications for flood risk management.

Dr. Antonetti collaborates with institutions like the University of Zurich, MeteoSwiss, and Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL. He utilizes ORCID ID 0000-0002-4693-9908 for academic identification.