WSL-Institut für Schnee-und Lawinenforschung SLF

I am Research Scientist in the Mountain Ecosystems research group at the Climate Change, Extremes, and Natural Hazards in Alpine Regions Research Centre CERC in Davos. 

As a forest ecologist, I am interested in the influence and interaction of climate change, disturbances, and management on forest ecosystems. My work and research integrate ecological theory with practical management strategies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of protective forests, particularly in mountain regions.

Strongly influenced by my past professional activity as a forester, I value much the engagement and interaction with local stakeholders and practitioners, as well as the communication to and with the public.

Education and academic career

  • 9.2021-present: Research Scientist. Alpine Environment and Natural Hazards Research Unit / Mountain Ecosystems Research Group, SLF, Davos, Switzerland.

  • 2020-2021: Research Associate. Forest Dynamics Research Unit / Ecosystem Ecology Research Group, WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland.

  • 2017-2019: Postdoc. Forest Dynamics Research Unit / Ecosystem Ecology Research Group, WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland.

  • 2016: Visiting Scientist. Forest Dynamics Research Unit, WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland.

  • 2014-2015: Research Associate - NE CSC Postdoctoral Fellow. Department of Forest Resources (University of Minnesota); United States Forest Service (USFS) Northern Research Station, USA; NE Climate Science Center – US Department of the Interior.

  • 2013: Visiting Scientist, COST Action ES1203. Chair of Forest Ecology, ETH, Zürich, Switzerland.

  • 2013-2014: Research Fellow. DISAFA, University of Torino, Grugliasco (TO), Italy.

  • 2011, 2012: Visiting Scholar. University of Colorado, Boulder (CO), USA.

  • 1.2010-2.2013: Ph.D. in Forest Management and Silviculture (University of Torino, Italy) “Interactions and ecological feedbacks between natural and anthropogenic disturbances in mountain forests in the European Alps”. Supervisor: Prof. Renzo Motta, Univ. of Torino, IT; Co-Supervisor: Prof. Thomas T. Veblen, Univ. of Colorado, USA.


See my CV here.

 

Opportunities for Students

Looking for a Topic for a Bachelor / Master's thesis?

Are you passionate about a particular research topic in the field of 'Ecology and management of mountain (protective) forests'? Reach out to me, and let's explore the possibility of collaborating on your thesis with our team.

Here is a list of Master's Thesis Topics currently available at ETH Zürich D-USYS
--> check the box "Advanced search" and choose Bottero Alessandra as "Supervisor".

 

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