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Dr. Robert Huber serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zürich, specializing in Agricultural Economics and Policy. His research focuses on the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze and evaluate management and policy options that promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Institution: ETH Zürich Department: Agricultural Economics and Policy Research Focus: Sustainable Agriculture and Policy Methodologies: Bio-economic and agent-based modeling Dr. Huber's research explores how multifunctional agricultural sectors can provide essential non-market goods and services while maintaining their primary economic function of food production. His work applies bio-economic and agent-based modeling techniques to understand farmers' decision-making processes regarding ecosystem services provision, coupled with economic valuation techniques to analyze societal demand for these services. His research aims to identify effective and efficient policy measures that align supply and demand for ecosystem services at landscape scale. His recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in agricultural policy analysis, climate change mitigation strategies, sustainable farming practices, and innovative modeling approaches. His work spans topics from herbicide-free agriculture using remote sensing technologies to biodiversity enhancement in agricultural landscapes and the cost-effectiveness of different climate change mitigation policies at various scales. Remote sensing applications in sustainable agriculture Behavioral aspects of farmer decision-making Policy evaluation methodologies Climate change adaptation in farming systems Economic valuation of ecosystem services Digitalization impacts on agricultural policy Dr. Huber has published extensively in high-impact journals including Journal of Agricultural Economics, People and Nature, and Q Open. His collaborative research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing complex agricultural sustainability challenges. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical policy implications derived from rigorous empirical analysis.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agricultural Policy
• Ecosystem Services
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Lucas Paoli is a Researcher and Course Instructor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He leads the Paoli Lab (Microbiome Immunity and Ecology) within the Global Health Institute (GHI) under the School of Life Sciences (SV). His roles include scientific collaboration and teaching responsibilities in life sciences engineering. Paoli holds a PhD in Microbiome Research from ETH Zürich (2018-2023), an M.Phil. in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge (2017-2018), and an M.Sc. in Ecology and Evolution from École normale supérieure (2015-2017). Research Focus: His work bridges microbial immunity and ecology, investigating how microbes defend against viral infections across ecosystems like oceans and human microbiomes. Techniques include global-scale metagenomics and functional genomics to study immune strategies and ecological interactions. Key themes involve microbial community dynamics, viral defense mechanisms, and the impact of environmental factors on microbial immunity. Lab & Education: The Paoli Lab explores microbiome-immunity interactions with a focus on ecological contexts. Paoli supervises PhD students in Life Sciences Engineering. His research outputs span microbial ecology, metagenomic tool development, and marine microbiome studies. Contact: lucas.paoli@epfl.ch, AAB 1 39, +41 21 693 16 99.

• Microbiome Research
• Microbial Immunity
• Ecological Genomics
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Simone Fior is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science , ETH Zürich , focusing on ecological genetics and plant adaptation. Their research integrates genomic, quantitative genetics, and ecological field experiments, particularly on Dianthus (Caryophyllaceae) along altitudinal and climatic gradients. Recent work explores climate-induced range shifts, local adaptation, and genomic responses to environmental changes. Professional experience includes roles at ETH Zürich since 2013 (Senior Assistant, Postdoc) and prior positions at the Edmund Mach Foundation (2009-2012) and University of Insubria (2007-2008). Education spans a PhD in Plant Biology (University of Milan, 2007) and an MSc in Natural Sciences (University of Milan, 2003). Simone co-organizes the Bioinformatics for Adaptation Genomics Winter School . Key research areas include adaptive divergence , polygenic adaptation , climate change biology , and phylogenomics . Articles emphasize genomic selection signatures, functional-structural modeling, and ecological-genetic interactions. Notable collaborations involve Jake Alexander, Alex Widmer, and interdisciplinary teams at ETH Zurich.

• Ecological Genetics
• Plant Adaptation
• Population Genomics
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Tom Ian Battin is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). He holds roles in three departments: the River Ecosystems Research Laboratory (RIVER), the Laboratory of Management of Infrastructures, Networks and Construction (LIMNC-GE), and the SSIE Teaching Unit (ENS). His research focuses on aquatic ecosystems, microbial communities in glacier-fed streams, climate change impacts, and biogeochemical processes in alpine environments. He advises numerous doctoral students and has supervised over ten theses at EPFL. Battin teaches courses such as 'Fundamentals in Ecology,' 'Aquatic Ecosystems,' and 'Global Change Ecology and Fluvial Ecosystems.' He is actively involved in academic governance, serving on the EPFL Academic Strategic Committee (ASC) and the ENAC Academic Evaluation Committee (CEA). His work investigates how glacier retreat affects stream microbiomes, dissolved organic carbon dynamics, and ecosystem resilience. Key themes include microbial metabolism, biofilm functionality, and the interplay between hydrology and biogeochemistry. Battin leads research projects on global glacier-fed stream biogeography and the resistome of stream biofilms. His interdisciplinary approach bridges ecology, microbiology, and environmental engineering, addressing critical questions about mountain ecosystems under climate change.

• Environmental Sciences
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Microbial Ecology
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Prof. Dr. Niklaus Zimmermann is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. He also holds a senior scientist position at the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL and has served in leadership roles including head of the "Landscape Dynamics" research unit and member of the WSL directorate. PhD in Plant Ecology (1996, University of Bern) Postdoctoral Fellow at Utah State University (1996-1999) His research focuses on: Predictive species distribution modeling Climate change impacts on biodiversity Macroecological analysis of plant ecosystems Evolutionary processes in community ecology Dynamic vegetation modeling As a highly cited researcher (h-index 55) since 2014, he has published over 180 ISI publications with significant citation metrics. His work spans interdisciplinary applications in biodiversity conservation, climate systems modeling, and ecological informatics. Honors include: Highly Cited Researcher (Ecology/Environmental Sciences) - Annual recognition since 2014 Honorary Professorship at Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011) Faculty Master Thesis Prize (University of Bern, 1990) He serves on the editorial boards of Ecography and Global Ecology and Biogeography , and has been actively involved in EU project leadership (FP5-FP7 programs).

• Plant Ecology
• Ecosystems Ecology
• Macroecology
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Stephan Pfister is a Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where he leads research in the Ecological Systems Design group. His office is located at HIF D 85.2, Laura-Hezner-Weg 7, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland. Professor Pfister teaches multiple courses including Introduction into Environmental Engineering, Advanced Environmental Assessments, and Computer Laboratory courses for the Autumn Semester 2025. Dr. Pfister received his PhD from ETH Zurich in 2011 with a dissertation on 'Environmental evaluation of freshwater consumption within the framework of life cycle assessment.' Following his doctoral studies, he completed a one-year post-doctoral position at UC Santa Barbara in 2011. His academic journey has resulted in over 100 original research publications spanning more than a decade of scholarly contributions. Professor Pfister's research is highly interdisciplinary, focusing on methodological advancements in the impact assessment of water consumption, land use, and biodiversity loss within Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis (MRIO). His work spans multiple sectors including agriculture and forestry, material extraction and processing, and power production. He has notably advanced water footprint concepts, including future scenario analyses and assessment of international trade implications. His research integrates environmental science with practical applications for sustainable resource management, addressing critical global challenges related to freshwater scarcity and ecosystem preservation. Analysis of Professor Pfister's recent publication record (2024-2025) reveals a strong trend toward integrated environmental assessment methodologies, particularly at the intersection of water resources, climate change, and sustainable systems design. His work increasingly addresses complex supply chain analyses, with growing emphasis on policy-relevant applications in sustainable food systems, urban mobility, and resource extraction. The methodological focus remains firmly rooted in Life Cycle Assessment while expanding into complementary frameworks like Water Footprint Assessment, demonstrating his leadership in advancing environmental assessment science. Professor Pfister's research has been supported by various funding mechanisms including the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) project 'Minimizing Energy Input, Exergy Loss and Environmental Impacts of Greenhouse Systems in Iran and Switzerland Exploiting Industrial Symbiosis Opportunities' (Grant No. 192875). His interdisciplinary approach has fostered collaborations across multiple institutions and research groups, contributing to the advancement of environmental assessment methodologies globally. The Ecological Systems Design group at ETH Zurich, led by Professor Pfister, serves as a hub for innovative research at the intersection of environmental science, engineering, and policy. The group maintains strong connections with international research networks focused on sustainability assessment, contributing to methodological standardization efforts and practical applications of environmental assessment tools in industry and policy contexts.

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Water Footprint Analysis
• Environmental Impact Assessment
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Alexander Damm is a Professor and head of the Remote Sensing of Water Systems (RSWS) group, holding a joint appointment between the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (UZH) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). His research integrates advanced Earth observation technologies with environmental science to study water systems under changing climatic and anthropogenic pressures. University: University of Zurich Institutional Affiliation: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) Department: Department of Geography Alexander Damm obtained his MSc and PhD in remote sensing from Humboldt-University Berlin. Since 2008, he has been contributing to UZH’s leadership in imaging spectroscopy and Earth observation science. MSc, Remote Sensing, Humboldt-University Berlin PhD, Remote Sensing, Humboldt-University Berlin His research focuses on the fundamentals of remote sensing as applied to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, particularly in studying water dynamics and environmental change impacts. He specializes in sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), imaging spectroscopy, and the development of methods to monitor ecosystem productivity, drought responses, and biogeochemical cycles. His work bridges physics, ecology, and environmental engineering to improve understanding of plant-water relations and ecosystem resilience. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in using airborne and satellite-based spectroscopy to assess vegetation health, water stress, forest dynamics, and atmospheric constituents. Key themes include SIF retrieval, drought monitoring, canopy structure modeling, and air quality estimation. These works span applications from croplands and forests to tundra and inland waters, reflecting a broad interdisciplinary approach grounded in quantitative remote sensing. Alexander Damm is involved in several high-profile research initiatives, including: ESA’s FLuorescence EXplorer (FLEX) mission SNSF projects: FLUO4ECO, Spatial-sustainable-finance, DeltAs MeteoSwiss: UrbanNature EU Horizon: NextGenCarbon He leads the RSWS group, which develops and applies cutting-edge remote sensing methodologies for water system monitoring. The team collaborates across disciplines and institutions, focusing on integrating field measurements, airborne campaigns, and satellite data for environmental assessment. Damm’s leadership in projects like FLEX and HyPlant underscores his role in advancing spectroscopic remote sensing for global ecosystem monitoring.

• Remote Sensing
• Earth Observation
• Imaging Spectroscopy
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Dr. Agostina Torres is a researcher affiliated with the Professur für Pflanzenökologie (Plant Ecology Professorship) at ETH Zürich. Her current postdoctoral research focuses on understanding how climate change impacts forest plant communities in Mount Rainier National Park, USA. She employs long-term vegetation data, functional trait analysis, and ecological modeling (e.g., Joint Species Distribution Models) to study community reassembly processes along elevational gradients. Her work emphasizes the role of functional traits and historical contingencies, such as priority effects, in shaping species interactions and biodiversity dynamics. Research Interests: Torres investigates community assembly mechanisms under environmental change, with a focus on plant communities and mutualistic networks. She integrates field experiments, observational data, and phylogenetic approaches to develop predictive frameworks for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Recent projects explore the temporal dimension of community dynamics, including germination phenology's influence on early assembly stages. Labs/Teams: She collaborates with groups at ETH Zürich using comprehensive datasets on vegetation, climate, and species traits. Her work supports predictive models for anticipating biodiversity changes in response to global shifts.

• Community Ecology
• Plant Ecology
• Ecological Modeling
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Prof. Johan Six is a Full Professor of Sustainable Agroecosystems at ETH Zürich's Institute of Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on agroecosystem management, biogeochemical cycling, and global change impacts. He leads experimental and modeling studies across scales, integrating soil, plant, and microbial interactions to enhance food system resilience. His work spans tropical Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Education: PhD in Soil Science from Colorado State University (1998), followed by roles at UC Davis and ETH Zurich. Awards include AAAS Fellowship, Philippe Duchaufour Medal, and Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher recognition (2015-2020). Research interests emphasize carbon-nutrient dynamics, climate mitigation strategies, and sustainable farming practices. He develops models to predict agroecosystem responses to global change, collaborating on bio-economic assessments and interdisciplinary projects like the World Food System Center. Teaching includes courses on agroecosystems, biogeochemical modeling, and tropical cropping systems. His lab engages in international projects addressing food security, circular bioeconomy practices, and climate-smart agriculture.

• Agroecosystems
• Biogeochemical Cycling
• Climate Change
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Mathias Kneubühler is a Senior Lecturer and Scientific Section Head of Remote Sensing Spectroscopy at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Zurich. He leads the Spectroscopy Lab and has been a key figure in advancing imaging spectroscopy and Earth observation research. He is actively involved in international remote sensing initiatives, including serving as the Swiss ESA-DOSTAG Delegate and Co-Chair of the EARSeL Special Interest Group on Imaging Spectroscopy. PhD in Remote Sensing, University of Zurich (1997–2002) MSc in Geography, University of Zurich (1992–1996) His research focuses on imaging spectroscopy , spectro-directional measurements , and ecosystem monitoring , with applications in plant phenology , biodiversity assessment , and land surface dynamics . He investigates how multi-angular and hyperspectral data can improve the understanding of vegetation structure, function, and environmental responses. His work integrates field spectroscopy, airborne and satellite remote sensing, and advanced data processing techniques. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in imaging spectroscopy for ecological applications, including plant trait mapping , camouflage detection , tree species identification , and phenology modeling . These studies often involve UAV and satellite data fusion, BRDF correction, and machine learning, demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation in remote sensing science. Co-Chair, EARSeL Special Interest Group on Imaging Spectroscopy (2016–present) President, Swiss Commission for Remote Sensing (2015–2020) Swiss ESA-DOSTAG Delegate (2004–2024) He has supervised several PhD and Master’s students, including Marius Vögtli, Christian Rossi, and Mojdeh Miraki, contributing to the next generation of remote sensing scientists. His leadership in organizing scientific workshops and campaigns underscores his role in fostering collaborative research. He is associated with the Spectroscopy Lab at the University of Zurich, which conducts cutting-edge research in spectro-directional measurements and environmental monitoring.

• Remote Sensing
• Imaging Spectroscopy
• Earth Observation
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Michael Kessler is a Researcher at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany and Botanical Garden. His work focuses on tropical plant biodiversity and biogeography, investigating the interplay of biotic and abiotic factors with evolutionary processes in regions such as the Andes, Central America, Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Key research areas include fern flora systematics, epiphytic plant ecology, and climate-vegetation interactions in alpine and tropical ecosystems. He employs GIS modeling to analyze plant distribution-climate relationships and explores functional diversity drivers in fern communities. His recent publications highlight global patterns in fern phylogenetics, conservation challenges in tropical cloud forests, and elevational biodiversity dynamics. Collaborations span institutions in the USA (A.R. Smith, J. Grant), Germany (A. Widmer), and Switzerland (G. Zotz, D. Croll).

• Plant Taxonomy
• Community Ecology
• Plant Autecology
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Camille Delavaux is a researcher affiliated with ETH Zurich's Department of Global Ecosystem Ecology, part of the Professorship for Global Ecosystem Ecology. Her work focuses on plant-microbe interactions, ecosystem ecology, and biogeographic patterns. Key research interests include island biogeography, microbial diversity, invasion biology, and the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques. She has conducted fieldwork in diverse locations like the Galapagos Islands, Panama, and semi-arid prairie ecosystems. Her research explores how mutualistic relationships (e.g., mycorrhizal fungi) influence plant diversity and community dynamics, with studies addressing topics such as latitudinal diversity gradients, invasive species impacts, and soil microbial feedback mechanisms. She has contributed to developing molecular tools for identifying arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and advocated for integrative approaches in ecological research, including the use of large language models in science. Delavaux collaborates on projects spanning tropical forests, post-agricultural grasslands, and island ecosystems, emphasizing the role of microbes in planetary health and the Sustainable Development Goals. Her work bridges field ecology, molecular biology, and computational methods to address global ecological challenges.

• Ecosystem Ecology
• Biogeography
• Microbial Diversity
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Pascal A. Niklaus is a Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich. He leads the Global Change and Soil Ecology Group, focusing on plant-soil interactions, biogeochemical cycles, and biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships. His research integrates field experiments, statistical analysis, and microbial ecology to address global change impacts on ecosystems. Education: PhD in Botany, University of Basel (1997-2000) Postdoctoral positions at ETH Zurich and University of Basel National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2001-2002) Research Interests: His work explores how plant diversity influences ecosystem processes, particularly methane and nitrous oxide dynamics in soils. He investigates microbial community responses to environmental changes and the role of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem resilience. His studies span terrestrial ecosystems, including forests and grasslands, using experimental approaches and advanced analytical techniques. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes climate impacts on tree traits, microbial diversity effects on carbon cycling, and the role of plant-soil interactions in mediating global change effects. Key themes include biodiversity-productivity relationships and the ecological consequences of species loss. Awards: No specific scientific awards listed, but recognized for editorial roles in Oecologia and Scientific Reports . Grants & Grants: Secured funding from NSF, Swiss National Science Foundation, and the Treubel Foundation. Current projects address soil ecology under global change and microbial community dynamics. Labs/Teams: Head of the Global Change and Soil Ecology Group at UZH, collaborating with international networks on biodiversity and ecosystem studies.

• Plant and soil ecology
• Biogeochemical cycling
• Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
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Dr. Daniel Prati is a plant population biologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences, Department of Plant Ecology. His research focuses on ecological genetics, life-history evolution, and species interactions, particularly in the context of belowground interactions of non-indigenous invasive species. He is a project leader involved in the Biodiversity Exploratories initiative, studying plant diversity mechanisms and coexistence in grassland ecosystems. Combining observational and experimental approaches, his work utilizes field and common garden studies to address ecological dynamics under environmental pressures like drought and land-use changes. He is affiliated with the University of Bern, where his role emphasizes collaborative, large-scale research projects. His contributions span over 100 publications, covering topics such as biodiversity effects on ecosystem resilience, land-use impacts on plant communities, and the interplay between plant traits and environmental conditions. Research interests include understanding how biodiversity influences ecosystem functioning, particularly under extreme conditions like drought, and the role of invasive species in altering ecological interactions. His work bridges theoretical and applied ecology, informing strategies for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.

• Plant Population Biology
• Ecological Genetics
• Life-History Evolution
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Dr. Constantin Zohner is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich. His research focuses on plant phenology, climate change impacts, and ecosystem responses to global environmental changes. He investigates how temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric conditions influence plant growth cycles, carbon dynamics, and species interactions across ecosystems. Affiliation: ETH Zürich, Department of Environmental Systems Science Key Research Themes: Phenological shifts in temperate and boreal forests Soil organic carbon dynamics Climate change mitigation strategies His work integrates field observations, remote sensing data, and modeling to address questions about plant adaptation to environmental stressors. Recent studies highlight the role of leaf senescence timing, phosphorus dynamics, and species composition in shaping ecosystem resilience. He collaborates on global assessments of forest restoration potential and urban tree phenology.

• Ecology
• Climate Change Biology
• Plant Phenology
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