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Markus Zimmermann is a Senior Assistant at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern, specializing in geomorphology and natural hazard management. His research focuses on mass movements, particularly debris flows, and related phenomena such as sediment flux balance in streams and rivers. Zimmermann has an extensive background in risk analysis, risk perception validation, cost-benefit analysis, and risk reduction measures. He has a PhD in Natural Sciences and has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications, including books and journal articles.
Institute of Geography, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Research Associate (20 %), Deputy Group Leader in the GeomorphRisk research group.
NDR Consulting GmbH • Bern, Switzerland
Practical works in field natural hazard management concentrated in Switzerland and developing countries.
Geo7 AG • Bern, Switzerland
Conducted practical research in the field of natural hazard and risk management.
Public Works Research Institute • Tsukuba, Japan
Research on volcanic and non-volcanic debris flows.
VAW ETH • Zürich, Switzerland
Conducted research on alpine debris flow events.
Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).