Function and Responsibilities:

As a doctoral researcher under the direct main supervision and mentorship of Prof. Niels Hovius, I am an integral part of the EnvSeis doctoral network, specifically fulfilling the role of ESR01.

My research is deeply entrenched in landscape dynamics. A special focus is on the interplay of coupled and cascading surface processes within highly active mountain systems. This multifaceted project delves into both temperate and tropical environments, exploring orogenic and volcanic landscapes. A central aspect of my work is to discover connections between climatic controls, tectonic events, and geomorphic processes. In addition, of interest are the interrelation of channel and hillslope domains and the links with groundwater movements in the context of intense erosion and stochastic forcings.

Advanced techniques such as seismic sensing, remote sensing, fieldwork, radar data analysis, and the integration of artificial intelligence are at the core of my research methodology. Collaboration forms a significant part of my journey, working closely with WSL/ETH Zurich, IPGP Paris, and Göttingen University.

In addition to Prof. Hovius's main mentorship, my research is augmented by a broader supervisory team. Jens Turowski contributes with essential funding and expertise on physical processes. Michael Dietze and Fabian Walter lend their expertise to seismically technical aspects and surface processes. Members of section 4.7 offer insights into fieldwork and data analysis. WSL Zurich plays a pivotal role, not only as a collaborator but also as a key stakeholder in a project focusing on mass wasting in the Alps. In the realm of media partnership, I have the privilege of collaborating with the science journalist (EOS and Scientific American author) Katherine Kornei from the US.

Fieldwork assistantships included: China (Loess Plateau), Taiwan (Liwu catchment, Hualien), and the Swiss Alps. Project-based fieldwork will be conducted starting in 2024.
This dynamic and interdisciplinary approach enables me to push some limits in my doctoral research and hopefully have lasting output.