Dr. Holger Frey

Biography

Holger Frey is a group leader specializing in Environment Climate Geography at the University of Zurich. His research interests lie in natural hazards and risks in high-mountain regions, specifically focusing on hazard risk assessment, mapping, and disaster risk reduction in the context of climate change adaptation. He employs remote sensing, GIS, and numerical models in his work, emphasizing the importance of risk perception and local knowledge through interdisciplinary collaborations. His projects span various mountainous regions, including the Alps, Andes, Himalayas, and Central Asia. He has contributed to significant initiatives, such as developing guidelines for glacier risk management in India and assessing GLOF (Glacier Lake Outburst Flood) vulnerabilities in Central Asia. Additionally, Frey has been actively involved in training early-career scientists in IPCC processes and integrating Earth observation information for monitoring natural hazards. His professional background is characterized by a commitment to collaboratively addressing climate-related challenges affecting mountainous communities.

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