Dr. Markus Stoffel

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Biography

Markus Stoffel's research within the Department of Earth Sciences focuses on understanding climate change impacts and risks under the Anthropocene age. His team employs tree-ring techniques and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to document and analyze environmental and climatic changes across various timeframes. Their work emphasizes periglacial mass movements, the effects of volcanic eruptions on climate, and the evolution of peatlands in relation to hydroclimatic changes. Furthermore, the C-CIA project to which Markus contributes gathers valuable insights into the broader impacts of climate and environmental changes on human societies. His research highlights the significance of dendroecological applications in understanding past, present, and future climatic changes, ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach to environmental systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Geneva • Geneva

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Earth Sciences with a focus on climate change impacts.

Courses

Bachelor Courses: Géomorphologie (course and practical work), Géomorphologie (excursion) Master Courses: Climate Change, Climate Impacts (MOOC), Climate Impacts block course (workshop), EnvAlpSoc (MUSE, participating)

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.