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Sean Willett serves as a Full Professor of Sedimentology at the Geological Institute within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich, a position he has held continuously since August 2006. He is an active faculty member teaching core courses including "Dynamic Earth I" and "Tectonics" for the Fall 2025 semester.
His research specializes in Earth surface dynamics, focusing on the interplay between tectonic processes and landscape evolution. The Earth surface dynamics research group he leads investigates sediment transport, mountain building, and erosion mechanisms through integrated field studies and numerical modeling. Key interests include sedimentary basin analysis and the impact of climate on geomorphological systems.
Major recognitions include:
- 2016: Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
- 2015: Member of the Academia Europaea
Professor Willett maintains active academic engagement through course instruction and research leadership, with no indication of reduced duties or advisory roles. His work continues to advance understanding of surface-tectonic interactions at ETH Zurich's Geological Institute.
