Dr. Armin Senn Rist

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Armin Senn-Rist is a PostDoc researcher at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern, focusing on Paleo-Geoecology. His research interests include permafrost and periglacial processes, alpine geomorphology, geoecology, risk management of natural hazards, and the sustainable use and protection of natural resources. Armin has contributed significantly to the understanding of environmental controls influencing solifluction processes and has published numerous papers addressing the thermal gradients in alpine regions. His work additionally explores hydrothermal processes and their impacts on slope stability in permafrost terrains, supported by field studies and simulations. He has presented at various international conferences and is actively involved in studies aimed at enhancing risk management strategies related to natural disasters. His published research can be found in recognized journals and has also received awards, including the Prix Georges Erhard from the Société de Géographie de Paris.

Research Interests

Experience

PostDoc Researcher

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Bern, Institute of Geography • Bern, Switzerland

Research on paleo-geoecology and permafrost processes, focusing on the environmental controls of alpine landscapes.

Awards

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Prix Georges Erhard

2002-01-01

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).