WSL Istituto per lo studio della neve e delle valanghe SLF
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WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Flüelastrasse 11
7260 Davos Dorf
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SLF Davos Da C 1 54
I investigate how climate change, natural disturbances, and forest management influence the resilience of mountain forests and the ecosystem services they provide. My research combines field observations, dendroecology, and modelling approaches to better understand forest dynamics and support sustainable management of protective forests in mountain regions.
Before joining WSL, I worked as a practicing forester. This experience continues to shape my research and motivates close collaboration with forest managers, practitioners, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
- Climate change and disturbance impacts on mountain forests
- Bark beetle disturbances and forest resilience
- Adaptive forest management
- Ecosystem services
- Dendroecology
Interested in a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis in mountain forest ecology?
I am always happy to discuss project ideas with motivated students. Potential topics include forest resilience to climate change, disturbance ecology, protective forests, and adaptive forest management.
Feel free to contact me if you would like to explore possible thesis opportunities within our team.Current Master’s thesis topics at ETH Zürich D-USYS are available Here
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Current and previous positions:
- Since 2021: Research Scientist, SLF Davos
- 2020–2021: Research Associate, WSL Birmensdorf
- 2017–2019: Postdoctoral Researcher, WSL Birmensdorf
- 2014–2015: Research Associate, University of Minnesota / USFS
Education:
- PhD in Forest Management and Silviculture, University of Torino (2013)
- Visiting Scholar, University of Colorado Boulder (2011–2012)
Research experience:
- Visiting Scientist, ETH Zürich (2013)
Full CV available here.