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Christophe Ancey is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he serves in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), specifically in the Institute of Civil Engineering (IIC) and the Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory (LHE). He also holds teaching appointments in SGC-Teaching and EDME-Teaching departments at EPFL. His office is located at GC A1 401, Station 18, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Ancey holds both a PhD and engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris and Grenoble National Polytechnic Institute. After completing his doctoral work (1994-1997) on rheology of granular flows under Pierre Evesque, he worked as a researcher at Cemagref before joining EPFL in 2004. He directs the Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory and serves as associate editor for Water Resources Research, a leading journal in hydrology. Dr. Ancey's research spans fluid dynamics, rheology, and hydraulics with emphasis on geophysical flows and natural hazards. His work focuses on three interconnected themes: rheology of concentrated suspensions (particularly granular flows in avalanches and mudflows), inverse problems in rheology (determining microscopic behavior from macroscopic measurements), and particle entrainment in turbulent suspensions (erosion and sediment transport processes). His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate continued innovation in sediment transport modeling, experimental techniques like PIV for complex flows, and integration of machine learning approaches. The research shows progression from fundamental fluid mechanics to practical applications in natural hazard assessment and river engineering, with particular attention to granular segregation, avalanche-obstacle interactions, and river morphodynamics. Associate Editor, Water Resources Research Co-founder of Toraval, an engineering consulting firm specializing in avalanche risk management Dr. Ancey teaches courses on Fluid Mechanics, Flood and Dam Break Waves, Hydrological Risks and Structures, and Similarity and Transport Phenomena in Fluids. He has supervised numerous PhD students whose work spans environmental hydraulics, granular flows, and sediment transport, with current students including Chen Yanan, Farazande Sofi, and Giboulot Axel Loïc among others.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Rheology
• Hydraulics
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Prof. Dr. Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva is a Professor and leader of the Geomorphology Unit at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. Her research focuses on river processes, particularly large wood dynamics, flood hazards, and sediment transport in mountainous regions. She holds a prominent role in international collaborations, addressing climate change impacts and river management challenges. Key areas of expertise include geomorphology, environmental hazards, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding river systems. Her work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and remote sensing to study processes such as large wood accumulation in rivers, flood risk assessment, and the influence of human activities on hydrological systems. She has contributed to projects across Europe, South America, and the Western United States, emphasizing practical applications for disaster risk reduction and sustainable river management. Recent research highlights include exploring historical changes in mountain river hydrodynamics, quantifying large wood supply in Swiss catchments, and analyzing cascading hazards in Chilean river systems. Her publications frequently appear in high-impact journals such as Earth Surface Processes and Landforms and Science of the Total Environment .

• Geomorphology
• Hydrology
• Natural Hazards
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Prof. Dr. Frank Krysiak is a full professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics , University of Basel, specializing in Environmental Economics . His research explores the intersection of environmental policy, sustainability theory, and technological progress under economic uncertainty. Research Networks: Forschungsnetzwerk Sustainable Future, SCCER CREST, FoNEW Contact: Peter Merian-Weg 6, 4002 Basel, Switzerland | Tel: +41 61 207 33 60 | Fax: +41 61 207 04 96 Key Research Areas: 1) Long-term impacts of environmental policy on technological innovation 2) Sustainability principles in uncertain futures 3) Climate and energy policy dynamics 4) Efficiency-sustainability trade-offs Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on green technology transitions in developing economies, energy market reforms with intermittent renewables, optimal policy mixes for sustainability, and adaptation strategies under multi-layer uncertainty. His scholarship bridges theoretical economics with practical climate policy challenges. Teaching: Chair holder in Environmental Economics, though no office hours during SS2023 sabbatical.

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Policy
• Energy Policy
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Tom Beucler is a Conditional Pre-Tenure Assistant Professor in Geo-Environmental Data Science at the University of Lausanne’s Institute for Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST). He holds a Master’s degree in Science and Mechanics from École Polytechnique (2014) and a PhD in Atmospheric Science from MIT (2019). Postdoctoral research at Columbia University and UC Irvine focused on machine learning applications in climate science under Professors Pierre Gentine and Michael Pritchard. Research Interests: Climate informatics, atmospheric physics, fluid dynamics, tropical meteorology, and integrating machine learning into climate models for extreme weather prediction and hydrological cycle modeling. Collaborations: Works with environmental scientists and computer engineers to improve climate models using neural networks and causal discovery methods. Initiatives: Organizes weekly brainstorming sessions to promote machine learning adoption in environmental sciences. Publications span climate-invariant machine learning, data-driven parameterizations, and hybrid AI-climate modeling frameworks like ClimSim. His work emphasizes causal consistency and generalizability across climate conditions.

• Geo-Environmental Data Science
• Climate Informatics
• Atmospheric Physics
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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.

• Hydrology
• Geomorphology
• Sediment Dynamics
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Dr. Thierry Meyer is a Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences and the Chemical Engineering Institute. He received his MSc (1986) and PhD (1989) in chemical engineering from EPFL and has been a leading figure in polymer reaction engineering and risk management since 1998. Education: MSc in Chemical Engineering, EPFL (1986) PhD in Chemical Engineering, EPFL (1989) His research focuses on polymerization reactions in supercritical fluids, thermal stability analysis, and safety management in academic laboratories. Recent work emphasizes nanomaterials safety, risk assessment frameworks, and climate-related hazards. Roles & Expertise: Chairman of the European Working Party on Polymer Reaction Engineering (2001–2006) Adviser for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on risk assessment Member of editorial boards for journals like Chemical Engineering Research and Design Active in occupational health and safety for EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences

• Chemical Engineering
• Polymerization Reactions
• Supercritical Fluids
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Dr. Tatenda Lemann is a Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern, Switzerland. Her work focuses on sustainable land systems, integrating climate adaptation, erosion modeling, and water resource management. She contributes to global projects like WOCAT and LANDMARC, operating in regions such as Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the G5 Sahel countries. Research Areas: Water Resources Management, Sustainable Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation Projects: WOCAT, OPTAIN, GEF-7 Drylands Program, LANDMARC Expertise: Erosion modeling, hydrological dynamics, knowledge exchange frameworks Her recent publications emphasize transdisciplinary approaches to soil conservation, digital tools for environmental research, and operational frameworks for land degradation neutrality. She has field experience in Switzerland, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, and is proficient in German, English, French, and Amharic. In collaborations across Europe and Africa, she focuses on stakeholder-driven solutions for soil threats and climate-resilient land use. Her work bridges scientific research with practical implementation through initiatives like the Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC).

• Water Resources Management
• Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
• Knowledge Management and Decision Support for SLM
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Prof. Olivia Romppainen-Martius is a Professor and Group Leader of the Climate Impacts research group at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. She co-directs the Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks and focuses on short-term climate dynamics, high-impact weather systems, and midlatitude weather patterns. Her work integrates advanced modeling techniques with real-world applications in disaster risk reduction. Her research spans climate variability analysis, probabilistic forecasting of extreme events, and the development of early warning systems. She leads collaborative projects combining machine learning with Earth system modeling to improve understanding of weather extremes under climate change. Key interests include flood forecasting, hailstorm dynamics, and Mediterranean cyclone behavior. Prof. Romppainen-Martius has pioneered web-based visualization tools for impact-based flood warnings and has contributed to kilometer-scale Earth system modeling frameworks like nextGEMS. Her methodologies emphasize statistical reconstruction of historical weather events and the application of AI to convective weather prediction. Her research outputs reflect a strong focus on bridging climate science with practical risk management strategies, particularly in alpine and pre-alpine environments. Current efforts include long-term analysis of Swiss hailstorms and development of crowd-sourced data integration for meteorological observations.

• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• Natural Hazards
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Dr. Martina Kauzlaric is a researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Geography, specializing in hydrological modeling and flood risk management. She develops national-scale frameworks to enhance flood forecasting systems in Switzerland, focusing on transparent, open-source models for operational use. Her work integrates meteorological forecasts with impact assessment to improve emergency response, emphasizing high-resolution flood risk cascades and probabilistic impact visualization tools. Her research addresses antecedent conditions' role in extreme flood generation, stochastic weather generator applications, and glacier-hydrology coupling to improve predictive accuracy. Collaborative efforts include participatory storymap development for disaster preparedness and database creation (e.g., CAMELS-CH) to standardize hydrological studies. Key contributions span flood impact modeling frameworks, surrogate models for efficient simulations, and interdisciplinary analyses of hydrological model diversity. Her projects often emphasize climate change impacts in alpine regions and the societal benefits of integrated forecasting systems. Notable projects include: National hydrological modeling framework for Switzerland Impact-based flood warning tools Storyline tools for civil protection training Participatory visualization for flood risk communication Her work aligns with enhancing decision support systems through model efficiency, uncertainty quantification, and stakeholder engagement.

• Hydrology
• Flood Risk Management
• Climate Change Impacts
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Andreas Prein is Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science and leads the High-Resolution Weather and Climate Modeling group. He specializes in modeling weather and climate dynamics, focusing on extreme events across scales, with particular emphasis on regional and local-scale extremes in a warming climate. His research bridges fundamental process understanding with practical applications, actively collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to international programs like the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). Research Focus High-resolution weather and climate modeling Physical processes driving extreme events Regional/local-scale climate extremes Convection-permitting climate models Mesoscale convective systems Publications Trend His 2025 publications demonstrate a strong focus on extreme precipitation, mesoscale convective systems, and high-resolution modeling applications across global regions including the US, China, South America, and Spain. The work emphasizes both methodological advances (machine learning, downscaling techniques) and practical applications (flood attribution, risk assessment). Scientific Recognition Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher Over 100 peer-reviewed publications Deputy Director, Center for Climate and Weather Extremes (NCAR) WCRP and GEWEX panel member Professional Activities Active in international scientific panels and frequently advises government agencies on climate extremes. His group at ETH Zurich focuses on dynamically modeling weather and climate systems to understand changes in extreme events.

• High-resolution weather and climate modeling
• Extreme weather events
• Convection-permitting climate models
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Dr. Beatrice Kulli Honauer is a researcher at the Institute of Natural Resource Sciences , part of the ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management . Her work focuses on soil science and environmental engineering, particularly in circular economy practices, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), and sustainable agriculture. Key Affiliations: Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Soil Science Society of Switzerland. Research Interests: Dr. Honauer investigates soil compaction, waste valorization through HTC, and the impact of pollutants like PFAS on soil health. She specializes in sustainable solutions for organic residue treatment, phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge, and soil fertility enhancement. Recent Publications: Her recent work includes advancements in HTC technology for fertilizer production (2023), analysis of alpine grassland restoration (2022-2023), and challenges in road drainage systems (2022). Earlier studies focus on soil compaction (2004) and flow pattern analysis (2003). Projects: She leads projects on circular economy in agriculture, soil fertility, and water treatment filters. Notable completed projects include the LCA of substrates and faecal waste treatment via HTC.

• Soil Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Volker Weitbrecht is a Lecturer at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zürich. He has been a Group Leader of the River Engineering Research Group since 2009 and a Member of the Institute Board at VAW (Versuchsanstalt für Wasserbau, Hydrologie und Glazialogie) since the same year. His work focuses on sustainable river management, hydraulic engineering, and sediment transport dynamics, with particular expertise in large wood accumulation hazards and ecohydraulic solutions. Education: Dr.-Ing. (Dissertation) from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2004, with a thesis on 'Influence of Dead-Water Zones on the Dispersive Mass Transport in Rivers'. Earlier, he completed a Civil Engineering degree at KIT from 1990–1996, specializing in Hydraulics and Hydromechanics. Research Interests: Dr. Weitbrecht’s research integrates engineering and ecological perspectives to address river management challenges. Key areas include: Step-pool channel stability and design Large wood dynamics and risk mitigation Sediment transport modeling Drone-based monitoring techniques Fluvial hydraulics in mountain streams His contributions span theoretical studies, experimental flume research, and field applications, emphasizing practical solutions for flood protection and river restoration. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in research groups at VAW and collaborative projects like the WoodFlow initiative highlight his role in guiding multidisciplinary teams. He has led numerous physical modeling studies funded by ETH Zurich and external partners, addressing topics such as sediment continuity, bridge safety, and ecohydraulic interventions. Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the VAW Institute (Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources), collaborating closely with colleagues on projects such as the 'Hybrid Modeling of the Alpine Rhine' and 'Hochwasserschutz' (flood protection) initiatives.

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
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Prof. Dr. Bryan T. Adey is a full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ) within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering . He directs the Institute for Construction and Infrastructure Management and leads the Masters Spatial Planning and Infrastructure Systems program. His research focuses on improving infrastructure management through process standardization, automation, and optimization for systems like road networks, rail networks, and water distribution networks. Specializes in infrastructure resilience and post-disaster recovery Active participant in European research projects (e.g., Destination Rail, Foresee) Editorial Board member of Journal of Infrastructure Asset Management and Journal of Infrastructure Systems His recent publications emphasize: Ensemble learning for water pipe failure prediction Simulation-based optimization for flood recovery Resilience quantification frameworks Cost-benefit analysis for urban mobility transitions He contributes to global infrastructure standards through: Leadership in VSS committee 4.3 Consultancy for major infrastructure owners Active reviewing for 20+ international journals

• Infrastructure Management
• Systems Engineering
• Risk and Resilience Analysis
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Naonori Ueda is a Research Professor and Deputy Director at RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project. He also serves as a Visiting Fellow at NTT Communication Science Laboratories, Research Supervisor for Mathematical Information Platform at Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and Visiting Professor at Kobe University's Graduate School of System Informatics. His distinguished career spans academia, government research institutions, and industry collaboration, with significant contributions to advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications across multiple scientific domains. Dr. Ueda's research interests focus on the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and physical sciences. He specializes in physics-informed deep learning approaches that integrate governing physical equations with neural network architectures. His work spans geophysical data analysis, remote sensing applications, computational seismology, and environmental monitoring systems. He has pioneered methods for crustal deformation modeling, earthquake prediction, tsunami inundation forecasting, and satellite imagery analysis using advanced machine learning techniques. His research demonstrates how AI can solve complex scientific problems by bridging the gap between data-driven approaches and physical domain knowledge. His publication record reveals a strong trend toward applying machine learning to solve real-world geophysical and environmental challenges. His recent work shows increasing sophistication in physics-informed neural networks that incorporate domain-specific knowledge into deep learning architectures. The publications span high-impact journals like Nature Communications, demonstrating the interdisciplinary significance of his work. His research consistently focuses on practical applications of AI for disaster prevention, environmental monitoring, and scientific discovery. Fellow of IEICE (Institute of Electronics Information and Communication Engineers) Member of Japan Prize field review committee Selection Committee Member for Brilliant Female Research Award (The Jun Ashida Award) Member of Kyoto Prize Selection Committee Dr. Ueda has secured substantial research funding through multiple government-sponsored projects including RIKEN Pioneering Project 'Prediction Science,' JST AIP Acceleration Research projects on weather prediction and drug discovery, and AMED-funded medical research initiatives. His leadership extends to serving as Sub-project Director for Japan's Moonshot R&D Project. He actively mentors researchers through his roles at RIKEN, NTT, and various academic institutions, fostering the next generation of AI scientists. As Deputy Director of RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project, Dr. Ueda leads one of Japan's premier AI research initiatives. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Kobe University's Mathematical and Data Science Center and Kyoto University's Graduate School of Informatics. His leadership extends to coordinating the AI Seminar at Osaka Industrial Association and supervising the Keihanna 'Edison Society' at the International Institute for Advanced Studies, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic research with industrial applications.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Physics-Informed Deep Learning
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Dr. Mario Angst is a Researcher at the University of Zurich's Digital Society Initiative , focusing on governance networks and digitalization's role in sustainability governance. He co-leads the DSI Community Sustainability and the project sustainability.discourses , which analyzes urban sustainability transformations via computational methods and media data. Research Areas: Governance networks, digitalization policy, computational social sciences, urban sustainability discourses, and policy in the Anthropocene. His work combines natural language processing, Bayesian models, and network analysis with interdisciplinary teams. Scientific Awards: Robert Bosch Postdoc Academy for Transformational Leadership fellowship SNSF-funded visiting scholar at Stockholm Resilience Centre Students: Supervises bachelor's, master's, and PhD students at the University of Bern and Zurich, with teaching experience in methodology and sustainability topics. Labs & Tools: Develops computational tools like the R packages motifr , diskurs , and rayab , and contributes to the stance-llm Python library for actor stance classification.

• Sustainability Governance
• Digitalization Policy
• Computational Social Sciences
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