Professor Dr. Mauro Fischer

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Biography

Mauro Fischer is a senior lecturer and researcher at the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern. His research centers on geomorphology, particularly focusing on Alpine glaciology, including the impacts of climate change on glaciers, mass balance, glacier inventories, and related hazards. He has been instrumental in monitoring glacial changes and understanding pro-/periglacial geomorphodynamics. In addition to his lecturing responsibilities, he has garnered recognition for his contributions to the field, having received the Swiss Snow, Ice and Permafrost Society's SEP-NGP-Prize for Young Researchers. Fischer earned his PhD in Geosciences from the University of Fribourg in 2018 and has engaged in various prestigious collaborations and projects that deal with water, geomorphic processes, and ecological aspects of glacial environments. His extensive experience includes positions as a teaching assistant and postdoctoral researcher, and he continues to contribute to significant discussions regarding the future of glacial systems in the context of global climate challenges.

Research Interests

Alpine Glaciology Pro-/periglacial Geomorphodynamics Natural Hazards in Mountain Areas Glacier Climate Change

Experience

Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

Institute of Geography, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Lectures on geomorphology and supervises research projects.

Lecturer ad interim Head Unit Geomorphology

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Institute of Geography, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Managed the geomorphology unit and taught courses.

Assistant Lecturer

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Department of Geography, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Conducted lectures and facilitated student research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

World Glacier Monitoring Service, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Worked on glacier monitoring projects and research related to climate impacts.

Teaching Assistant

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Department of Geography, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Assisted in teaching Physical Geography courses.

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).