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Peter Molnar is a Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where he leads research in hydrology, geomorphology, and environmental engineering. His work spans river basin dynamics, sediment transport, precipitation modeling, and climate-water interactions, with field sites focused on Alpine systems.
His research interests center on river basin water and sediment dynamics, precipitation analysis and stochastic modeling, fluvial systems including river networks and riparian zones, and geomorphic processes in mountain streams. Key projects include the Maggia River Experimental Site, basin sediment cascade modeling, and hydroclimatic analysis of rainfall intensity-temperature relationships. His publication record shows consistent high-impact work in journals including Nature, Nature Climate Change, and Water Resources Research, with recent focus on climate change impacts, sensor development, and sustainable agriculture.
- Golden Owl Award for best teaching (2011)
- Organizer of international workshops on geomorphology complexity and urban precipitation
- Patron of CometX initiative
Molnar actively mentors PhD students including current candidates working on droughts in Ethiopia, Alpine Rhine sediment budgets, and mountain ecohydrology. His research is supported by Swiss National Science Foundation grants, ETH funding, and international collaborations. He leads experimental work at the Maggia River site and develops warning systems for rainfall-triggered landslides.
