Professor Dr. Markus Zimmermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Mass Movements Debris Flows Sediment Flux Balance Risk Analysis Risk Perception Validation Cost-Benefit Analysis Risk Reduction Measures Risk Management Governance

Experience

Senior Assistant

2011-08-01 — Present

Institute of Geography, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Research Associate (20 %), Deputy Group Leader in the GeomorphRisk research group.

Owner

2003-04-01 — Present

NDR Consulting GmbH • Bern, Switzerland

Practical works in field natural hazard management concentrated in Switzerland and developing countries.

Employee

1991-11-01 — 2003-03-01

Geo7 AG • Bern, Switzerland

Conducted practical research in the field of natural hazard and risk management.

Post-Doc

1990-10-01 — 1991-10-01

Public Works Research Institute • Tsukuba, Japan

Research on volcanic and non-volcanic debris flows.

Researcher

1988-02-01 — 1990-08-01

VAW ETH • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducted research on alpine debris flow events.

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).