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Mauro Fischer is a Lecturer and senior researcher at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern, specializing in Alpine Glaciology, Pro-/periglacial geomorphodynamics, and Natural Hazards in mountain areas. He holds a PhD from the University of Fribourg (2018) and has been actively involved in glaciological research since 2007. His work focuses on glacier monitoring, climate change impacts, and glacial hazards. He received the Swiss Snow, Ice and Permafrost Society SEP-NGP-Prize for Young Researchers in 2013.
- Education:
- PhD in Geosciences, University of Fribourg (2018)
- Master's in Geography, University of Zurich (2012)
- Bachelor's in Geography, University of Zurich (2010)
- Advanced studies at University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), Norway
His research interests include glacier inventories, mass balance studies, and the interplay between glacial retreat and environmental systems. Fischer has contributed to major projects like the Swiss Glacier Inventory (SGI2010/2016) and has published extensively in journals such as Nature, Frontiers in Earth Science, and Geomorphology.
Key trends in his publications focus on:
- Glacier dynamics and climate change impacts
- Proglacial and periglacial geomorphology
- Hydrological and geohazard modeling in alpine regions
Awards: Swiss Snow, Ice and Permafrost Society Prize (2013).
Advising & Grants: No explicit student advisement listed, but involved in collaborative research projects. Active in international conferences and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Labs/Teams: Works with the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS) and collaborates with institutions across Switzerland and globally on glacial and environmental research.
