Dr. Alexis Berne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexis Berne is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), specializing in radar meteorology and precipitation microphysics. He earned his PhD in Geophysical Mechanics from Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France. With a strong background in water resources development, Alexis has contributed significantly to the field of environmental remote sensing, focusing on radar remote sensing of precipitation in mountainous regions. His teaching involves courses such as 'Atmospheric Processes' and 'Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Challenges,' where he engages students in interdisciplinary approaches to understanding climate systems and environmental monitoring. He has supervised numerous PhD students and has experience as a post-doctoral researcher in both France and the Netherlands. His research interests also encompass geostatistics and variability in precipitation, which involves utilizing machine learning techniques to model complex environmental processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

EPFL • Lausanne

Joined as Associate Professor focusing on radar meteorology and precipitation.

Assistant Professor

— Present

EPFL • Lausanne

Taught various courses and supervised PhD students.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

INPG • Grenoble, France

Conducted research in environmental science.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

Wageningen University • Netherlands

Research focused on environmental monitoring and remote sensing.

Courses

Atmospheric Processes: Cloud Global Scales Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Challenges Remote Sensing Sensing Spatial Modeling Earth Observation

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.