Dr. Hanspeter Liniger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hanspeter Liniger is a Research Associate at the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern, specializing in sustainable land management (SLM). He serves as the Director of the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) network, focusing on the evaluation and dissemination of SLM practices. Liniger has over ten years of field experience in various regions including Kenya and Central Asia, where he conducts training courses and collaborates with local partner organizations. His research interests encompass dryland watershed management, erosion risk mapping, and the effectiveness of conservation practices. Liniger is also involved in multiple international networks addressing desertification and sustainable land use.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Conducting research on sustainable land management and leading the WOCAT network.

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).