Dr. Alexander Damm

Professor

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Biography

Alexander Damm is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (UZH) and heads the Remote Sensing Water Systems (RSWS) group. He obtained his MSc and PhD degrees in remote sensing from Humboldt-University Berlin. His research focuses on remote sensing methodologies, particularly in imaging spectroscopy and its applications across Earth spheres. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects, including FLEX GALENE with the European Space Agency, DeltAs, Spatial-sustainable-finance (SNSF), UrbaNature (Meteochweiz), and NextGenCarbon (EU). Damm emphasizes the fundamentals of remote sensing and the study of water dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, aiming to understand the impact of environmental change on water systems. His work includes development of cutting-edge technology and complex methods with sophisticated applications, while also providing opportunities to train the next generation of remote sensing specialists. He considers it a privilege to work at an esteemed university with passionate colleagues, addressing vital water-related social and environmental problems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law